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Problem with Audio Research Ref 3 or Ref 210's

Tonight I was listening to music on my new Maxx 2's and out of nowhere the music just got louder...I had the Ref 3 volume on maybe 52 and now if it's on 52 the sound is blasting loud. I also have a CD7...Any idea what could have caused this to happen?
jon_p
dbarger
179 posts
 
I have noticed that the Ref 3 has such great dynamics that volume seems to change (increase) when transitioning from a mellow piece to one with more dynamics. It is just explosive. Are you sure that is not what you are experiencing?
jon_p OP
46 posts
 
Dbarger, I'm definitely sure that's not what i'm experincing...this thing is super loud now.

spoke to Audio Research today, they said also said it sounds like a power surge hit the unit. I have to unplug it to reset it. I will try this tomorrow when i return to town.
thomaskatewicz
4 posts
 
Hi,

I've got the same problem as yours just last week. I do not think there was any voltage surge. It's still operational, yet my regular operational level is at 15, instead like 38 before!!!

Any solution in the meantime for your preamp?

Take care,
Thomas.
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