The Audio Research Database - ARCDB - a tribute to Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

[joeinid]

Cyril,

pm sent

[markmck79]

As an owner of a VSi55 (very similar to the VSi60, other than driver tubes) and a former owner of a VS110, I would definitely opt for the VS115. The benefit of the additional overhead of power, even if you don't use it, and the balanced connections (since your equipment already has it) far outweigh the additional cost. I never felt that the VS110 was lacking for power, but there have been times that the VSi55 just can't make the dynamic swings on the large scale music. I think you will read similar statements in the Stereophile review of the VSi60.

[joeinid]

Thanks markmck79,

I plan on listening to the VS115 and others before I make a decision. Cyril is correct. I have to listen and make a decision on what I hear. If I go back yo a tube amp, I'll have to modify my listening habits.

[joe1515]

Originally Posted by joeinid

ps. I don't care for my local ARC dealer which doesn't help.

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Are you referring to the dealer in Lake Grove?

Joe

[markjrho]

Originally Posted by joeinid

I found this site very interesting and thought I'd share. I hope it's new to many .... sorry if it's been posted before.

ARCDB - The Audio Research Database - The unofficial & unauthorized source for ARC information

Indeed, it is a very nice and informative site. It would be great if more enthusiasts created sites like this, referencing the history of a company's products, including timeline and performance info. There are a lot of company's who no longer provide information for discontinued gear on their websites.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by joe1515

Are you referring to the dealer in Lake Grove?

Joe

pm sent!

[randyalavasg]

i hope they host user manuals for discontinued products, seeing that arc is not doing it. i got a hold of a used arc sp16l that didnt come with a manual (almost mint condition though for both the unit and remote) and i was unable to find one online

[SundayNiagara]

Try hifi engine!

[microstrip]

Originally Posted by SundayNiagara

Try hifi engine!

Hifi engine only has some old manuals.

Manuals are copyright of the manufacturers - if they do not release them or have then online the only way is getting copies from them.

Some manufacturers will send you pdf versions after you provide the serial number of your unit.

[SundayNiagara]

Originally Posted by microstrip

Hifi engine only has some old manuals.

Manuals are copyright of the manufacturers - if they do not release them or have then online the only way is getting copies from them.

Some manufacturers will send you pdf versions after you provide the serial number of your unit.

ARC Customer Service?