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Why did you switch from Audio Research Ref 3?

The Audio Research Ref 3 has garnered rave reviews from the
audiophile press. Many of us have changed from a Ref 3 to other Preamps. Why have you decided to make a change? What Preamp replaced the Ref 3 in your system?
Was the new component a better choice?
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tvad
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I found the sound of the ARC Ref3 to be a bit flat and uninspired. There was a lack of dynamics and life to the music that I wanted to hear.

I prefer the Lamm L2 Reference to the ARC Ref3 in my system, which utilizes Pass Labs XA-60.5 amplifiers and Silverline Sonata III loudspeakers.

I expect the Ref3 sounds appreciably different with other amplifiers.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Nick778, I would recommend starting a new thread with your question.
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