Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers

speedthrills

Thanks. I agree it's a good idea to contact ARC directly and will do so as their answer will be definitive. 

Just curious how much wattage do your 75se and 150se put out in triode mode?

cant seem to find any data on this. 

johnread57

Thanks , Sounds like your fully balanced from source to speakers. Will take a look at your system.

Does anyone have experience with ARC latest iteration , the Reference 80se amplifier at 70 watts/channel as compared to the Reference 75SE soundwise? 

THE REF 80SE has rca inputs on the unit so I guess using RCA IC's would not be a problem? 

Also, Kalvin is not retired and is at ARC and is usually the guy who answers the phone.

@speedthrills I went to Ward's funeral (RIP, Ward) a couple of years ago and saw Kalvin there. He told me he had left ARC a couple of years earlier. If he has since gone back that is news to me.

THE REF 80SE has rca inputs on the unit so I guess using RCA IC's would not be a problem? 

@nsp Of course- no worries!

@nsp - the amps put out 70 rms and 150 rms per channel and are configured one way - not switchable. Both drive Wilson Sasha 2 off of the 8 ohm tap no issue, the 150SE drives them better, bigger and louder if you listen loud.