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A new chapter has begun.

It’s been a little while since I’ve posted, but I am proud to share my recent upgrades to my system.  It’s been a very special year, and  having a milestone birthday with probably the worlds greatest wife, I’ve upgraded my ARC LS-17 and DS450 to a Ref 6 and Ref 75se.  Since I no longer use my Maggie’s, I no longer need brute power.  

They are both still breaking in, the ref 6 being ahead of the Ref75se, but the sound is just exceptional.  The system is beyond amazing, and to think that it will only get better.  It’s shut the lights, light a candle, and be transported to the venue good. The ref75 still has a loooong way to go to reach 600 hours, but I can say that I am one happy camper.  

The lack of grain is amazing. Sure it doesn’t have quite the insane supply reserve for startling dynamics that the DS450 has, but the huge power cut is of no worry, especially with my proacs.  I’m thinking with some burn in however, that dynamics will continue to improve.  Not that I’m complaining I’m the least, because comparing apples to oranges, this little tube amp is fierce in the dynamics.  

For me, the 8ohm tap was the obvious choice, even with my speaker rating at 4 ohm.  It just sings.  What a refined, mature sound. I understand what the hub bub is about now.  I’m in love.  
audiolover718
ashoka
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What are you mumbling audilover718? Seems you are tooooo exited to articulate your thoughts.
audiolover718 OP
121 posts
 
Ashoka, 

I’m sorry,  as a relatively new member, you’re not off to good start imho, especially with me.  If you’re going to troll me, get to know me first.  Have a little respect.  You come across as rude and condescending. I’m no snowflake, but that rubbed me the wrong way.

 Yes, there are a few typos here and there in my post.  But most of us should be able get past them and comprehend the message......I tapped it into my phone and not on my computer. Forgive me.  However, I do not feel that there was any “mumbling”. Im sure people were able to understand what I was trying to convey.

Let’s start over, shall we? 

Anyway, I’m very excited to have finally achieved this kind of quality gear. It’s a long time in the making.  I’ve been a member here for several years and other members know what has come and gone in my system.  For some reason, I do not see my virtual system listed anymore. Strange.   I will have to recreate one. 


gregdude
25 posts
 
Congrats I'm sure you've worked hard to get that level of gear... that's basically my dream system 
audiolover718 OP
121 posts
 
Thanks Gregdude!  Yes a lot of overtime and an awesome wife made it all
happen.  I’m like a kid with a new bike. Im very taken by how smooth the highs are.  They extend very well without being too bright. Listening to Roger Waters Amused to Death is mind boggling experience.  The speakers disappear and are able to show all off the wizardry of the mix.  Incredible! 
audiolover718 OP
121 posts
 
Firstnot,

When I heard the ref6 it was love at first listen. That being said,
I like keeping the synergy of brands with my gear.  I feel the synergistic effect of having a matching system can cause  it to be greater than the sum of its parts.  While there may be better out there for the money, I enjoy my ARC gear and consider them to be a very safe “go to” for hi quality sound. I wasn’t really looking to mix and match, although, I’m sure many have phenomenal outcomes doing so.  
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