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Best ARC Solid State power to match ARC Ref 5 Pre

What is the best solid state audio research power amplifier to go with the ARC Reference 5 preamplifier.
Looking for something as smooth as their tube power amps with lots of grunt. Even the older generations ARC Solid states are fine, looking for a good synergy for my Wilson Sophias..

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jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
ARC 100.2 as recommended above ... if you can live with 100w (I believe) this is the ARC solid state amp to purchase
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
ARC SS amps stand on the same level as Classe, Mccormack.
McCormack has the best performance for the budget.
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mofimadness
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I'd recommend the ARC HD220. This is a hybrid and sounds simply wonderful. Plenty of power too.
jrinkerptdnet
430 posts
 
forgot to mention ARC 100.2 runs HOT so it requires plenty of ventilation
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dev
832 posts
 
I would recomend either the HD220 or M2.2 mono blocks if you have the extra coin.
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