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| ARC Ref mark2 vc Supratek Chardonnay Yep "word must be getting out........." PLEASE...... There are so many Ref 2's out there now because ARC is just releasing the REF 3. Here's the link: http://www.arcdb.ws/REF3/REF3.html Obviously you don't like ARC and you are entitled to your opi... | |
| ARC Ref mark2 vc Supratek Chardonnay "overhyped and overrated line stages on the market."WOW! | |
| Direct to the wall outlet or through PS Audio PS Audio Ultimate Outlet.... Hands down. Actually, go with a Power Director 3.5 and control your entire system. 30 day risk free at PS Audio web site. | |
| Audio Research vs YBA My experience with the LS 25 mk2 is that it is forward sounding (because of the 6h30 tubes) vs. the mk1's with the 6922 tubes. The 6h30's are faster and cleaner sounding than the 6922's, while the 6922's are more laid back and have more bloom. Lik... | |
| "The Law of Diminishing Returns"??? I do believe that synergy is very important in audio equipment and it is not all about price, however I think the original poster is trying to find out that once you get over $1,000 are the improvements very very small? And the answer is no. | |
| "The Law of Diminishing Returns"??? "that any components, amps, pre-amps over $1000, the improvements are very very small"This is not true... unless you ask my wife! If you do critical listening as most of us do, I think you'll find there is quite a big difference in components over... | |
| Driving Maggie 1.6s? I am currently driving my 1.6's with an ARC 100.2 and an ARC Ref 2 mk1 preamp. I previously had an ARC LS 16 mk1 and it had all the elements you are looking for. Lots of depth, no fatigue and plenty of bloom. What are you using for a pre? Because ... | |
| Power Conditioner for Amps. I second the PS Audio Ultimate Outlets. I bought their Power Director 3.5 which contains 3 Ultimate Outlets in one unit. (Comes black or silver). It has 10 outlets which performs AC conditioning, surge protection and spike protection. They are all... | |
| Advice for high end tube preamp for ss amp HELP I second the ARC LS 16 mk1. Lots of bloom for the price... | |
| Cost Effective Audio Research Combo The 100.2 is not a digital amp. The 150.2 and the 300.2 are. Never heard of a 200.2??? The 150.2 actually retails $1,000 less than the 100.2 and can be found on A-gon for about $1800.00. I have a 100.2 and indeed it is one of ARC's best. | |
| ARC LS25 vs. LS16 MKII If you're comparing the LS 25 mk1 vs the LS 16 mk2 then you should be more concerned with the types of tubes and sonic presentation than the power supply, as the mk2's sound completely different than the mk1's. | |
| Sagging power cable at IEC outlet - any remedies? I measured and cut some wood blocks for under the connectors of my geat.I also like the Lego idea! | |
| Memories........What made you catch the Audio Bug? 1969 (I was 7) I took my brothers portable turntable with detachable speakers and attached them to my bed's headboard, one on each post! AHHHHHH! Stereo!! Shortly after that, I was stuck to my Dad's headphones and my brother's Neil Young "harvest"... | |
| Audio Research 150.2 Tri-Path amp opinions? I do not have experience with the ARC 150.2, however the 100.2 is exceptional IMHO. | |
| ARC 100.2 Enough power for Proac 3.8 I use a 100.2 going into Magnepan 1.6's which are very inefficient (86db). The amp has no problems at all. (However, my ARC D-130 did have some troubles.) The 100.2 is a very good amp. You shouldn't have any problems with your Proac's. |