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| Speaker match These speakers are amazing, and not just for the money. I'm using the Ref 110 with the Ref 3 the CD 7 and the Ref Phono with NBS Omega all around, VPI Super Scoutmaster with Shelter 9000. Of course the 210s are probably even better but I don't kno... | |
| McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3? Thank you all for your responses. What about speakers? I have been contemplating a change, but I don't want to lose the transparency I love. Anyone hear the new Virgos or Avantis? Any speaker suggestions with this system would be appreciated. I he... | |
| McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3? Since I deal in Manhattan with Lyric HiFi, great guys, and they have both I have just concluded an A/B. My system: ARC REF 3, ARC CD 7, ARC REF 110, Virgo 111's, NBS Omega Cables all around. I will admit that the system is tremendously accurate an... | |
| The best sounding Audio Research Line Stage preamp Haven't heard all those amps, but I am an owner of the Ref 2 Mk I for 5 years and bought it used. Never had a problem. I have been auditioning the Ref 3 and will probably purchase that soon. However, the difference is subtle. In comparison, I rece... | |
| Audio Physic Virgo III compared to the SF Cremona If and only if you have tubes go for the Virgos. I think they are very analytical but quite frankly wasn't bowled over by the Cremonas. Virgos are wonderful in the right setup. | |
| Best Integrated for Audio Physic Virgo III? I have an Antique Sound Ki 115st and it's amazing - in some ways better than my Audio Research Ref II Mk I paired with Mark Levinson 432. May switch to their Leyla but it's not in your range. According to Tosh at Divergent Tech (the distributor fo... | |
| Has anyone heard the Levinson432? I'm demoing the 431 as I write. I demoed the 432, and the 335, but not the 336. I use virgo 111s, arc ref. 2 mark 1, arc cd 3, rega 25 with grado reference, and various nbs cables (statement 111, omega 1). IMO the 431 is the best-by far. Interesti... | |
| Very tube-friendly monitor speakers? I just bought the asl si115 15 wpc se; it is driving my reference 3a da capos, fed by the phillips sacd,dvd,cd player. This is a phenomenal and pretty low cost system. I'd spend the extra $500 or so it would cost to get the dacapos used with stand... | |
| Worst speakers at Stereophile show Guys: my dealer (who did not exhibit) but attended, feels that there is simply not enough electrical juice in the hotel to make these things sound their best. But, expectations also factor into our judgements, in my opinion. For what it's worth, m... |