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Audio Research REF-110 vs. HD-220

I have a REF-3 and an ARC CD-7 and I'm planning on upgrading my ARC Classic 60 for either the REF-110 or the HD-220. I have efficient, full range speakers (92db Legacy Sig IIIs). My question is: have any posters here had the opportunity to have both amps in their systems long enough to be able to say what the differences are? I listen mostly to jazz, female vocals, light classical, classical guitars and some large orchestral music. Tonal accuracy is very important to me, as is the emotional impact of the music. I'm much more the music lover than the audiophile. Thanks ...
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Read Robert Reina`s review of the ARC Ref 110 in Stereophile, vol 30 #8, 2007.
Tonal accuracy and inner layers of micro detail retreival and dynamic stability is what the 110`s are all about.
This review may cost you some cash, it has haunted me since I read it, I may retire my ARC Classic 120 Monoblocks and get the Ref 110. (power is about the same)
His review is so compelling you can`t get it out of your head if your thinking of upgrading your ARC power.
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