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Audio Research and Wilson Sabrina

Would like some feedback please on who uses Audio Research amps for Sabrina's.  Currently I'm using a REF75SE with a REF6 preamp. ChatGPT says the REF75SE is a recommended amp but can be limited due to peak power demands. I love the amp but wondering what experiences any of you may have? A REF150SE or GS150 i know are the next steps up the ARC ladder. And no I can't afford a REF160 unfortunately 😔  Mainly listen at 80-85 dB in a 16x16 room with vaulted ceilings. 

samzx12
samzx12 OP
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Maybe I'm deaf but I never heard the fans on the REF110 I used to have. I tried everything to make the Pass sound good.  Different tubes, cables, speaker positioning etc... Zero luck.  I suppose we hear differently or not like the same sound. I do wish I had purchased the 30.8 and not the 150.8.

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audphile1
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Pass is way too long in a tooth with the .8. Hopefully something new and innovative is in the works. Something a little more transparent in Class A that doesn’t moonlight as a space heater. That would be nice. 

samzx12 OP
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Agreed, Pass needs to move on from .8 series. 

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