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For ARC Ref 6 owners Heat?
Heat????? I suppose it does produce some but what I would only refer to being warm at the most but as fsonocsmith replied best with no shelf above.Great pre-amp - two thumbs up - really enjoying mine paired up with 75SE and driving Avantgardes :) 
Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE)
Congrats! Your findings of what you feel your 75 lacked in comparison to the 150 will most defiantly change with your 75SE.I have 75SE paired up with the REF6, marvelous combo :)   
Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE)
Congrats, dollar wise no brainer and your Sasha's will be happy - suppose next move will be SE upgrade :) 
Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE)
That's awesome what you are experiencing with the GP feet, it's pretty amazing by just adding isolation one can get such positive SQ.I have owned allot of ARC components over the years including the Ref3, great pre but the Ref6 offers substantial ... 
Upgrade Quandary: Ref 75SE vs Ref 150 (non SE)
This hobby is never ending journey, if it was my system I would;1. 75SE - this is a great match with your speakers and should check off your wants.If you want to take your system to the next level over the next few years; - ARC Ref6 - forget about... 
Viva, no longer a fan
Some manufactures seem to come up with the oddest excuses not to properly support their product long term. Some Dealers just seem to wine, some manufactures look at way out to not properly take care of their product and customers whom own such.All... 
Audio Research Reference 6 Preamp Review
I did not read the review - audio is so subjective and in the end personal never mind depending on what other pces your have paired up so below are only my thoughts.I owned the 5se and had the chance to demo the 6 THINKING that it will likely only... 
Audio Research Ref 6 vs Ref 5 SE
elem79 thx - have you tried any footers underneath as of yet? If not you should because doing so you will hear noticeable changes. I just happen to have a few - mini stillpoints/sistrum footers to name a few. Have 3 SP's currently under now and li... 
Audio Research Ref 6 vs Ref 5 SE
Two thumps up for the REF6 - I had a well broken-in 5SE in my system - only thing I changed was placing in the 6 to demo from my dealer. New out of the box and upon initial listening I was pleasantly surprised of what it was doing in my system bot... 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
Malcolmmonfort,I'm not angry - I'm challenging you because you are just a bs'er and why when confronted you like to dance around the simple questions asked - reasons for this are because your posting above are not true.Anyone reading these posts c... 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
Malcolmmonfort, anyone can describe the look of my space - dah! that's just too simple, there are numerous pics on the net for years now showing such which you likely even looked at and described from so again you are just blowing smoke.You still ... 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
moderators either are slow or won't post my response so I'll try again.It just can't drive the mbls with any degree of conviction.not true! - you obviously have never owned either the MBL's or a pair of the Vac's - otherwise you would not be makin... 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
07-01-15: MalcolmmonfortA match made in heaven if your view of heaven is heavily compressed and dead. Of course heaven is for the dead so you may have a point there.Have you ever owned a pair of MBL 101E speakers? Have you ever owned a pair of Vac... 
Best amps for MBL101e's?
If you really want to hear what the MBL's can do get your self a pair of VAC Statement 450 mono blocks, match made in heaven.P.S. have owned numerous mentioned above, Burmester - MBL 9011's - CAT JL3 Sig MK2's along with others.