Post by Owen Y on May 13, 2018 17:22:03 GMT 12
It's been a long while since I owned Audio Research & nothing like the functionality of this ARC VSI75 Integrated Amp. With remote control of: - volume/mute - input selection - tube bias checking - tube hours checking - display brightness With only 2 front-end tubes, of course it is a hybrid design, with JFET input stage. 75 watts/ch - US$8,500 MSRP.  
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Post by michaelw on May 13, 2018 17:51:34 GMT 12
needs knobs and toggle switches !
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Post by neilsan on May 13, 2018 18:01:01 GMT 12
Yes,I like their old switches.
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Post by Owen Y on May 13, 2018 19:46:17 GMT 12
Long paddle handle switches  I had an engineer pal who was fascinated with ARC's 'cam-ground turn knobs' 
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Post by guitardude on May 14, 2018 7:43:33 GMT 12
Long time since I've had ARC too. Lusted heavily after the GS175 integrated but at $25k AUD it wasnt going to happen..
I too liked their traditional look with the switches, rack handles and knobs. Wasn't quite so fussed on the power amplifiers speaker connection terminal strips !
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Post by andrewp on May 14, 2018 17:20:59 GMT 12
Dont like that button idea for volume one little bit!! What ever happen to a rotary dial. Maybe its their way of being modern or different...who would know but Im not sure it will fly with prospective buyers
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Post by guitardude on May 14, 2018 17:30:31 GMT 12
Would Suspect that most buyers will be using the remote ?
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Post by Owen Y on May 14, 2018 18:08:30 GMT 12
Hmmmm, ARC probably are using electronic volume controls, no longer traditional rotary wiper pots. Their Ref preamps in recent yrs have rotary knobs, but I believe they did not fully rotate, but were <LR>, return-to-centre, 'spring loaded' switches. I've never had remote-controlled volume myself, but one can easily get used to it from the comfort your chair. What I DO like, is the Biasing of tubes using the remote handset to select ea tube. Handy on 'fixed bias' amps like this & no risk of electrocution or accidental damage to amp with lid off.
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