dhite71
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| Audio Research I/50 +1 for Monty to share his experience thus far and also please include what other ARC gear you are comparing either currently or that you have owned in the past. | |
| Audio Research and Acme Audio Labs fuse @cmcdaniel5 I tried some Synergistic Research a couple time with different ARC amps and both times in the power amp the fuse popped upon power up. I hit the switch and it shut down 1 sec later. I was advised by both dealers to up my rating but c... | |
| Can recommend some non-fatigue SMALL bookshelf for near-field listening? There are a couple of pairs of the Platinum Audio Solo for sale right now here on Agon. This would likely be a leap of faith as most are unaware. I have the floor standing Quattro of this series and loved them for about 15 years until moving to ... | |
| Best speakers around $130k? I toured Egglestonworks in Memphis a few months ago and Jim auditioned his Ivy Signature SE's in his 'office'. It is a nice sized sound room and these speakers created the most lifelike wall of sound across an amazing soundstage. Maybe you could... | |
| Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition ARC LS 27 | |
| Behind the scenes Audio Research I/50 Warren also listens to every unit that comes in for service. New or serviced...nothing leave the building until Warren approves. I have been buying and swapping out used pieces for the past 4 years to finally arrive at a system I feel I can live... | |
| Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200 Audio Research PH7 Excellent ARC sound that can be had for under $2000 I have climbed the ARC Phono ladder to the REF Phono 2SE. The PH7 and PH8 are both great values. I had a Rogue Ares Magnum for a short time and no disrespect, but it could n... | |
| I think some cables are just a little too expensive. Bob Ludwig found value in these for his mixing room. I was fortunate enough to get a demo of those beautiful Eggletsonworks masterpieces, the Ive Signature SE. I have no idea what cables were used but Bob felt they offered a significant improvem... | |
| Tube Power vs Solid State Power I won't go into explaining why but can confirm that tube power has been more powerful in my experience. I have had Audio Research 110 wpc mono blocks, 75 wpc and a 150 wpc amps, all tube. Prior to this I had B&K 250 wpc, Parasound 225 wpc, 3... | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? @tonyptony What happened with your surface noise? I was very surprised to read about your trouble. I got a new Sussurro a few weeks ago. I previously had a Benz Micro Wood SM. The SS was definitely quieter. I have a Rega table and simply moun... | |
| A little tube magic? I am a huge Audio Research fan. I have the REF 75SE with KT150s. They are about $100 each and will give you around 4000 hours easily. You can run the KT120s at half the cost and see if your ears can appreciate the upgrade. I have Wilson Audio So... | |
| Cartridges for Rega Tables @Theo Hi Theo...I was reading one of your older posts about VTA on the RP10 to help push me to make this adjustment on my RP10. I recently got a SoundSmith cartridge to replace a Benz. The SS does everything better as-is and I can appreciate a s... | |
| Then there were 2 I have the REF 75SE, formerly had the REF 150 nonSE and Classic 120s. This is the best amp I have had including several solid state before getting into ARC. My only Rogue experience was the Ares Magnum phonostage. I was very disappointed in com... | |
| The Importance of the Digital Cable Cannot offer any explanation as to why but this has been the cable in my system that blew me away. I have tried expensive speaker and interconnects over the years and have not been able to appreciate much, if anything.I had a 30yo Audioquest Cine... | |
| Best modern 6550 tube for ARC per-amp @mmbl622 I find in interesting how so many can so passionately claim there is no way a voltage regulator tube in the PS can play a part in SQ. Well I was a skeptic until yesterday. I recently got an ARC REF 5SE and wasn't as impressed as I expec... |