Audio Research VT130SE

I own the starndard VT130 that differs only for cosmetics from the SE version.

I have had the VT130s since 1997 and not withstanding various changes in my system over the years I have never had the temptation to change them for something else.

I have just upgrade to the ARC VT130SE from a transistor amplifier and what a difference an amp made!

Before I bought the VT 130SE, I was contemplating between the VT100 and the VT130SE. I had read reviews about the VT100 and it seemed like the amp for me. The VT100 was also substantially cheaper and upon an audition, it sounded really good with...

This amplifier came to my attention at our local Audiophile Stereo shop. It was alternating with the Mark Levinson model 33 mega expensive power amp. They were driving the Wilson Audio XL1's. This unit has the most realistic 3 dimensional and palpable...