Audio Research Ref 10 vs 40th Anniversary preamp

I was wondering what the difference in the sound between the Ref 10 and the 40th ? Not much wrote about that. I btw have the Ref 6 but never heard the 10 or the 40th.

tattooedtrackman06-07-2018 6:28pm

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tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 12-24-2021 at 11:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @smodtactical Congrats !,,,,, enjoy in good health ;-) Merry Christmas
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 07-08-2021 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i am still running my 5se, 5 k happy listening hours later…..put HRS Nimbus couplers under…. lovely….
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 01-15-2020 at 08:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete All the mention ARC preamps track tube hours, I keep a log when as advised I roll in replacement, the the NOS Tung Sol 6550 as recommended by Andy at Vintage tube in Michigan is a spectacular upgrade to the 5se at least in my system.
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 01-15-2020 at 07:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @folkfreak i bet it sounds wonderful:-)
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 01-15-2020 at 12:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Randy at Optimal is just a gem, give him a call. @folkfreak what new speakers ? I have heard the VTL sing with Vandersteen 7 in San Diego
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,868 posts 02-19-2019 at 10:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete fun thread, I have spent a considerable amount of listening time and every now and the. $ with Randy at Optimal. He is always in top echelon of ARC dealers in USA. I have a REF5se up on Ayre blocks with a NOS Tungsol coke bottle 6550..... yowsa.... when I eventually get the wandering ear the VTL, VAC, et al will be on my list for sure, along w current ARc offerings...who knows, maybe Vandersteen will debut the long rumored preamp to match his wonderful high pass amplifiers... fun !!!

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