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Old 01-10-2014, 01:06 AM
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Pedro.......I agree. There is just something about the VSi75's overall design and appearance that I find very appealing. It is a unique integrated amplifier and at $7500 it can easily be the backbone of a high-end system on a budget. I do wish ARC had included at least a single pair of balanced inputs.
And a phono stage.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:49 AM
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ARC-Transparent-Wilson sounds really nice together.
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Old 01-10-2014, 02:26 PM
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Not an owner, but wish I was...that is one beautiful sounding amp, with the looks to match. After all the fanfare surrounding the VSi60, it's seems like there's very little talk about the VSi75. I haven't yet seen a review on it. Maybe in 2014?
My thoughts exactly. The VSi60 won lots of awards including Stereophile Product of the Year…so why haven't there been lots of reviews about the follow-up (which in my opinion is a big step up)?
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My thoughts exactly. The VSi60 won lots of awards including Stereophile Product of the Year…so why haven't there been lots of reviews about the follow-up (which in my opinion is a big step up)?
I think the REF75 probably stole the thunder in 2013. Hopefully there's more buzz around the VSi75 this year.
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Old 01-11-2014, 08:23 AM
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It's very odd that such a wonderful component fall through the media net!
Great mistake!
With only 75tubewatt my Sophia 3 sing loud as never before!
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Old 02-07-2014, 11:35 PM
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Just noticed in the latest TAS, upcoming in next issue: Audio Research integrated amp. Hopefully a it's a review that captures the brilliance of the VSi75. Maybe time for its day in the sun.
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Old 02-08-2014, 06:55 AM
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Any thoughts on VSi75 vs DSi200?
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Depends with what speaker you are going to use.

If the VSi75 sounds as good as the Ref 75, it should be fantastic. If you need lots of power, the DSi200 should be a nice option.
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My speakers are Vivid G3. I listen at moderate volume levels.

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A friend of mine has been running a matched quad of KT150's in his VSi75 (after hearing that ARC has been doing this as of late) and is very happy with the result. He says the midrange is even better, beautiful spotlighting, even better dynamics than the KT120's. Says its no problem fitting the KT150's in the open design of the VSi75. Anybody else try this? A quad is $200 more than KT120's, but $200 is only 2.5% the cost of the VSi75, so why not (like putting premium gas in your nice car)
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