Amp/Preamp Asylum: REVIEW: Audio Research, Inc. VTM200 Amplifier (Tube) by dcaprilia

Model:	VTM200
Category:	Amplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	$15000
Description:	200w tube monoblocks
Manufacturer URL:	Audio Research, Inc.
Model Picture:	View

Review by dcaprilia ( A ) on November 19, 2002 at 19:25:51
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Out of the box the first thing I noticed was how quiet these amps were. Im not that good of a critic to describe these amps with all the colorful words so bare with me---Im a relatively new (8months) audiophile whos only experience is listening my last amp which was a ARC V-140.

Compared to my previous amps ---I heard more bass and separation of the instruments---the sound stage of this amp was much bigger--much much bigger in fact that the sound was now coming from past the speakers...

I listen to all sorts of music--- my main songs of choice are Fast Cars by Tracy Chapman, Acoustic (album)Everything but the girl. Time to say goodbye by Andrea Bocelli.

Keeping this review extremely short I want to end by saying that by being in a hobby with relatively no end...Im now closer to the end than to the beginning.

Product Weakness: I wish I could somehow make the tubes stand so I can see them glow...
Product Strengths: power,soundstage.

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Previous ARC-V140
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARC LS-16
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	ARC CD-3
Speakers:	Martin Logan Quest-z
Cables/Interconnects:	Tara Labs- The One
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Eveything but the girl
Room Size (LxWxH):	30 x 30 x 20
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	Monster AVS-2000
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	I wish I could somehow make the tubes stand so I can see them glow...
Product Strengths:	power,soundstage.