Audio Research D79


I just aquired a Audio Research D79 amp.Can any one tell me any history of the D79.I would like to know the years they where in production and the differances in the orgiginal,B,C and the C Mark2.Also what brand tubes sound best.My D79 is the first version.
holman

Showing 1 response by tubegroover

Yeah I saw those D79's recently advertised and was tempted. You have yourself one fine amp there and I doubt you can do too much better as Alex says. That amp has a legendary midrange if you haven't already discovered. I heard one once years ago and it never left me like most of ARC gear from the "all tube" days before they went down the hybrid road. The D-79 is probably at the top of all those esteemed amps. Enjoy!