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In Reply to: Power Amps for B&W Matrix 801 II posted by George S. Roland on August 14, 2014 at 08:46:03:
that replacing a power tube and its resistor would run $2k. You could nearly buy another VT-100 for that! If you like the amp, fixing it would be your least expensive option.
I once used a VT-100 MKII driving Acoustats. After hearing VTLs, I purchased a pair of MB-450s and have enjoyed them for 13 odd years. I think they do a better job than the ARC. And they are fused to prevent the kind of meltdown you just experienced. As for models, a ST-150 (stereo 150 watts / channel) would be similar. I also see newer ARC power amps in that power range as well on agon.
Good luck with getting that resolved.
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Follow Ups
- I seriously doubt - E-Stat 08/14/1415:29:25 08/14/14 (2)
- Going to concur with you on the ARC and dispute some suggestions below... - David S. 17:13:01 08/14/14 (1)
- RE: Going to concur with you on the ARC and dispute some suggestions below... - mondial 03:51:41 08/15/14 (0)