Audio Research Ref 3 Preamp + Mcintosh Mc501's

Hi All,
Can you please let me know if anyone using the above combo? Do they work well together? Any issues?
Thanks
Primare_cd31

primare_cd3110-30-2010 10:30am

primare_cd31 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 66 posts 10-30-2010 at 09:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've known the potential mismatch issues. However, would like to know if anyone has really tried out this combo I like the sound of AR Ref 3 but really have reliability issues with AR power amps Thanks primare_cd31
primare_cd31 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 66 posts 10-31-2010 at 01:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Is there anyone who has tried this combo? Can you give me your feedback please? Thanks Primare_cd31
dev Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 832 posts 10-31-2010 at 11:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No concerns, they work well together I had them paired up with Eggleston Andra 2 speakers. Connected via balanced IC's
stringreen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,112 posts 10-31-2010 at 12:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The only way to be assured of match perfection is to get the components from the same manufacturer. I found that this gives a synergy that few if any combo might have.
dev Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 832 posts 10-31-2010 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Totally disagree with Stringreen comments above.