ARC GSi75 Review

caesar

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Dude, it's Ken Kessler. He's one of ARC's primary marketers! What else would you expect him to say?

His only complaint is that this piece is an integrated. Great criticism skills on display! Just as one would expect from a high end audio reviewer.
 

mauidan

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I enjoyed Ken's review.

It answered all the questions I had about the GSi75.

If it wasn't so large, I'd buy one to replace my Devialet 400.
 

uncle_dito

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I enjoyed Ken's review.

It answered all the questions I had about the GSi75.

If it wasn't so large, I'd buy one to replace my Devialet 400.

Hi Dan,
I am looking to upgrade my ARC VT100mkIII power amp, and considering whether Ref75SE or GSi75 would drive my B&W803D well. But at some moment the Devialet 400 also crossed my mind. What have you missed in the Devialet that would make you move to ARC (e.g. GSi75) if size was not an issue?
 

mauidan

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Hi Dan,
I am looking to upgrade my ARC VT100mkIII power amp, and considering whether Ref75SE or GSi75 would drive my B&W803D well. But at some moment the Devialet 400 also crossed my mind. What have you missed in the Devialet that would make you move to ARC (e.g. GSi75) if size was not an issue?

Sorry for the delay in answering your question.

I went from a ARC REF 75 to the D400.

The D400 has much better low end control, but I miss the low level detail and 3D images I had with the tubes.

The REF 75 had no problem driving my WA S3s with their 87 db sensitiviy, so the new REF 75SE or GSi75 should drive your speakers.
 

uncle_dito

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Thanks mauidan,
Really apreciated. I think I would also value more those mid/high attributes than a more controlled bass!

Sorry for the delay in answering your question.

I went from a ARC REF 75 to the D400.

The D400 has much better low end control, but I miss the low level detail and 3D images I had with the tubes.

The REF 75 had no problem driving my WA S3s with their 87 db sensitiviy, so the new REF 75SE or GSi75 should drive your speakers.
 

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