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09-25-11
If you ever do this let me know. i've had my eyes on a pair ... Mitch4t
09-25-11
I will be a great match - the ref3 was an usual recommendati ... Microstrip
09-25-11
Nice, nice, nice, do it. Macdadtexas
09-25-11
Sfstereo, i own the ref 5 and used to own the ref 3. i conc ... Bifwynne
09-25-11
Mitch4, i have had the krell 450 mcx for a couple of years ... Sfstereo
09-25-11
Microstrip & bifwynne, thanks for your feedback. i have al ... Sfstereo
09-25-11
Sfstereo so what is the preamp your using right now with ... Heykay
09-25-11
Heykay, i am currently using a pass labs xp-10. i have alw ... Sfstereo
09-25-11: Bifwynne
Sfstereo, I used to own an ARC Ref-3. I recently exchanged it for a Ref-5. I love my ARC gear, especially the Ref-3/5. Just for fun, I suggest you try to demo an ARC tube amp from a dealer or friend and match it up with the Ref-5. If you do, get ready for a real treat for the ears. The synergy is magical, which should be no surprise.
Two important caveats. First, I have read that a new Ref-5 has a long break-in-period; maybe 500 hours. So if you're inclined to see what the Ref-5 can do when hooked up to an ARC tube amp, be patient. Same holds true even if you pass on the ARC tube amp/Krell SS amp shootout. Don't judge the Ref until it breaks in.
FWIW, I see that a number of Ref 110 power amps are listed on A'gon. Try and use KT-120 tubes. If you want more power, ARC just released for your listening pleasure the new Ref 150, which replaces the Ref 110.
Second, as always, if you road test an ARC tube amp, be sure it will match well with your speakers.
That's about it. Good Luck!!
Not a dealer and no relationship to ARC. My gear is all ARC tube and I suppose I am prejudiced in favor of ARC.
Bifwynne (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
09-26-11
Bifwynne, thanks for the suggestions. i have also read that ... Sfstereo
09-26-11
Sfstero, aside from my general preference to buy used gear ... Bifwynne
09-26-11
Bifwynne, i would love to try tube amps and maybe even viny ... Sfstereo
09-28-11
Just heard cd8/ref5/evo 402 into franco serblin's new ktema ... Defride
10-07-11
I used krell fpb750mcx and 450mcx with arc ref3 and also arc ... Krellfan2002
10-29-11
I use it too, both with an arc ref 5 and now 40th ae preamp ... Kennyt
10-30-11
Thanks for the great feedbacks. good to know that the ref 5 ... Sfstereo
10-30-11
You've made a great choice, don't waste money on a stupid ex ... Macdadtexas
10-30-11
Shunyata and arc play well together. that's what i have in m ... Ritmo
11-01-11
Sfstereo please consider elrod's power cords too. i have man ... Flex2
11-01-11
I've gone the other way before with a krell preamp into audi ... 6550c
11-06-11
I just purchased a arc ls26 to run with my fpb-600 and aeria ... Boisehomes
11-06-11
Boisehomes, congradulations on the ls26 and best of luck wit ... Bifwynne
11-06-11
Thanks bifwynne. i have not thought about overload! if i hav ... Boisehomes
11-07-11
Boisehomes, just checked the specs on the ls 26. seems like ... Bifwynne
11-13-11
Bifwynne how do you remedy this? i will be running a pair of ... Boisehomes
11-13-11
First thing out of the box, call vpi and review with mike or ... Bifwynne
12-23-11
I got my christmas gift a few day early. yes, my arc ref 5s ... Sfstereo
12-23-11
Well merry christmas to you sfstereo! wait until you have ~ ... Kennyt
12-23-11
Ref 5 se? Ritmo
12-23-11
Ritmo, the ref5se is a ref 5 with power supply upgrades usi ... Sfstereo
12-24-11
Sfstereo, where can i learn more about the ref 5 se. this i ... Bifwynne
12-24-11
I am very confused about this se version you are talking abo ... Kennyt
12-24-11
I think you have to make an appointment to get it done. lis ... Doggiehowser
12-24-11
Kenny, the website shows a reference power 250 amp but click ... Doggiehowser
12-24-11
Here's a link http://artsexcellence-audioresearch.blogspot ... Sfstereo
12-24-11
Kenny, you are correct. there is no way all the parts from ... Sfstereo
12-24-11
Doggiehowser and sfstereo, just e mailed a local arc dealer ... Bifwynne
12-24-11
I think there is a big demand for the parts so arc is probab ... Doggiehowser
12-25-11
I received the ref phono 2 se 3 weeks ago and my ref 5 se sh ... Tylercoupe
12-25-11
My understanding is upgrades will very likely be available.. ... Tylercoupe
12-25-11
What was the cost of the se version v the standard ref 5??? Kennyt
12-25-11
Kenny, the price increased by $1k to $13k. i think the inc ... Sfstereo
12-25-11
~13k as compared to ~12k for non-se version if the differen ... Tylercoupe
12-25-11
~13k as compared to ~12k for non-se version if the differen ... Tylercoupe
12-26-11
That seems pretty fair, i like that they use the 40th ae fac ... Kennyt
12-27-11
The loss from selling the ref5 may be larger than just toppi ... Doggiehowser
12-28-11
I already have the 40th ae so it had to go anyway..... Kennyt
12-29-11
Why would you buy the ref5se when you already have the anniv ... Doggiehowser
12-29-11
Doogie, obviously i wouldn't! i was just curious what the ... Kennyt
12-31-11
I have access to ref 40 and just picked up ref5se... when l ... Tylercoupe
12-31-11
Hi tylercoupe. i have a ref3 le and ref phono 2 which had be ... Smoffatt
01-02-12
Tylercoupe, i don't know i would agree that the ref 5 is an ... Kennyt
01-02-12
Kenny i would not ever use the word thin with arc ref serie ... Tylercoupe
01-02-12
Smoff i am not familiar with your speakers or amps so tough ... Tylercoupe
01-02-12
Tyler, the difference went far beyond the ae being more neu ... Kennyt
01-02-12
Cool...it's great to find a component that really works in y ... Tylercoupe
01-03-12
Hi tylercoupe: i have ref 150 and sashas and am quite happy ... Gpgr4blu
01-03-12
Ture dat tyler! fwiw i use transparent ref xl in my rig, lo ... Kennyt
01-03-12
Kenny, enjoy your system...i think our system structures ar ... Tylercoupe
01-03-12
4blue i bought the ref 150 in july at the same time as the ... Tylercoupe
01-03-12
Nice system tyler! i have mine all run from a harmony 890 r ... Kennyt
01-03-12
Thanks tylercoupe. nice summary. Gpgr4blu
01-04-12
Tyler, i posted this thread in another op, but thought i wou ... Bifwynne
02-12-12
Kenny, are you still enjoying the krell 403e? i picked one ... Sfstereo
02-13-12
Yes, with the 600e's! Kennyt
02-13-12
Sfstereo and kennyt, what ic and sc are you guys using with ... Knghifi
02-14-12
I use audioquest sky ic and everest sc. Sfstereo
02-14-12
Transparent ref xl mm2 balanced ic and single run speaker wi ... Kennyt
10-09-12
Boisehomes, i tried an ls26 with my krell fpb400cx, running ... Tinear1
10-12-12
I was just here where you are: krell mxc350 monos purchase ... Hughp3
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