Anyone have any thoughts on Audio Research REF 1

I am looking closely at buying an Audio Research Ref 1. I'm concerned that it is an 8+ year old design. At the same time, it was very highly rated in it's day. Any experiences you can share would be appreciated.

Rob

rtaylor01-30-2007 8:19pm

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smoffatt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 205 posts 02-11-2007 at 12:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi Rob, I agree with both Jimmy and Mitch. I have own several pieces of ARC gear over the last 20 years (SP9, SP14, Classic 60, Classic 120, PH3SE, LS16 MK1, REF2 MK2, REF Phono). If you can get your hands on a REF2 MK1 the better. Unlike the MK2 and REF3, you have the ability to drop some vintage NOS tubes in the REF2 MK1 and REF 1. I have had my Ref2 and Ref Phono modified by Steve Huntley (GNSC). Get yourself a REF 1 or Ref 2 MK1 and send it to GNSC. You will be set for life. Good luck!!! PS. I have a LS16 MK1 and a PH3SE with GNSC reference upgrades i will be selling shortly. The PH3 is HIGHLY modified. Sly.

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