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| Transport to Audio Research Dac8 I have an ARC DAC8 - very nice DAC by the way. I use an Oppo83se and a Bryston BDP2. Both are nice options. I would also consider a Mac mini. | |
| Jeff Rowland Aeris or Bricasti M1? I have listened to both. They both produce excellent sound. I do tend to prefer the Bricasti M1. The sound it produced with the Harbeths at RMAF was fantastic.Also, as Bill_K mentions above, the Rowland has some limitations. | |
| Bricasti M1 USB I'm also considering the Bricasti. I listened to it in the Harbeth room at RMAF and it sounded wonderful.On my list of candidates are the Meitner MA-1, MSB Platinum Sig and the Bricasti. Mike | |
| ARC DS225/DS450 or stick with their tube amps? Techguy,I have ARC's Ref5SE paired with a DS450. This is a very nice combo. Yes, the Ref5SE can get a bit warm; however, the DS450 runs very cool.I used to have the LS27 (not sure which LS you have or looking at) and it did not get too hot.Hope th... | |
| ARC vsi75 versus ARC reference 75 Good choice! Congrats on the purchase.Mike | |
| ARC DS220/450 Distortion Levels Not an issue with the DS450. I use one to drive my Revel Salon 2s, which are fairly inefficient and power hungry, without a hitch.Mike | |
| Amp for Revel Ultima Salon 2 I would add to that list PASS XA200.5 or X600.5, Bryston 28SST2, ARC DS450M.The choice depends on the rest of the system, budget, size of the room,...Mike | |
| Audio Research Reference 5SE reliability I've has a Ref 5 SE for a year. No issues. Just beautiful music.Mike | |
| Any experience with Esoteric K-05? In reference to my comment on 4/12 - the last sentence should state - "I feel the K-05 sounds better." I incorrectly, typed "K-03". Mike | |
| Any experience with Esoteric K-05? Jeff,I own the Salon 2's driven by ARC (Ref 5SE and DS450). The K-05 sounds terrific in my system. I will confess that I've been tempted to upgrade to a K-03. I do not find the K-05 to be too neutral or "cold" - it is quite musical, not fatiguing ... | |
| Any experience with Esoteric K-05? Agree with you Gordon. I'm part of that discussion in AA as well. Many audiophiles have purchased the K-03 and some have even upgraded to the K-01. The Esoteric K series players are outstanding.Mike | |
| Any experience with Esoteric K-05? As much as I like the K-05, if I could do this all over again, I would seriously consider the K-03. I feel the 05 is outstanding at its price point and a top contender in the sub $10K price point. The K-03 is better but the price is 30% more as we... | |
| Any experience with Esoteric K-05? I've owned the K-05 for the last 3 months. It is. Beautifully made player. Cosmetics and mechanics are terrific. Quiet player. Top is extended and detailed yet non fatiguing. Terrific soundstage. Bottom end is controlled and with adequate detail. ... | |
| Amp/Preamp combo for Wilson Sophia 3's Tpsully,You never mentioned your budget.I have heard the Sophia 3s with ARC Ref 5SE and Ref 150. The sound was terrific. I agree with Lloydelee21's recommendations. Depends on your preferences and how much you want to spend!Thanks,Mike | |
| who has done the ARC REF5 upgrade to SE I purchased a Ref 5SE - not an upgrade. The unit is wonderful. Very musical. Excellent top to bottom performance. I'm very pleased with it.I'm sure at some point, ARC will have a Ref 6 or 7. It's the nature of the business. For now, I will sit bac... |