2. amps-preamps
  3. 1330559647

Audio Research, next upgrade?

I have been upgrading recently and have had great fun and results. I really like the Audio Research line and I am slowly working my way to the Reference products. I would like to hear what everyone would suggest as the next piece to upgrade, ie CD, Pre, or Amp first. My current system is:
ARC CD3 MKII
ARC LS 26
ARC VT100 MKII
B&W 801
The system sounds great as -is, but always looking for the next improvement.
Thank you
vdosc

Showing 1 response by minorl

minorl
1,014 posts
 
I would actually keep the CD3 and get a decent DAC (better than the DAC in the CD3). I bet the CD3 is great as a transport and if any upgrade is needed, it would be the DAC. Also, a REF 3 or REF 5 would be a definite upgrade. But, listen to a REF 3 and REF 5 in your home if possible with direct comparison with your LS26 first.

enjoy
More to discover