ARC has a 40 year history of making power amps. In particular, some of the tube models have been iconic products that are still interesting decades later. When I look at an old D-79 I just shake my head -- it is a massive industrial-looking product that looks like it could get a second job as an arc welder. But it only puts out about 60 watts per channel. The D-79 represents an overkill approach that is entertaining just to look at.
http://www.arcdb.ws/D79/D79.html
I have a D-70 II from the 1980s with the same power output. It has considerably fewer parts than the D-79 but still works perfectly. The only issue is that the bias setting procedure may be the least friendly of any tube amp.
http://www.arcdb.ws/D70/D70.html
What ARC amps have you owned and what are your favorite ones?
http://www.arcdb.ws/D79/D79.html
I have a D-70 II from the 1980s with the same power output. It has considerably fewer parts than the D-79 but still works perfectly. The only issue is that the bias setting procedure may be the least friendly of any tube amp.
http://www.arcdb.ws/D70/D70.html
What ARC amps have you owned and what are your favorite ones?