Audio Research Reference 3

Hi,
two versions for Audio Research Reference 3?
Which differences?

Thanks!

nic1010-17-2009 4:39pm

david_coppell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 10-17-2009 at 11:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Apparently many are also concluding that the sonic differences of the Ref 5 do not justify the additional cost when compared with the Ref 3. Although obsessive compulsives will no doubt find it difficult to live without the sonic improvements regardless, and will see less glow from their Ref3 now.
david_coppell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 23 posts 10-18-2009 at 03:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Theo, there have been a more than few REF3s recently for sale. If you have not already viewed the other CHAT thread on REF5 vs REF3, you may find it an interesting read as certain opinions changed over the course of evaluations, etc. >>The sound field and information delivery was much more natural and life like<< Lately, when listening to live music, symphonic, Jazz, I find myself wondering as I always start out making comparisons to my system, how much more natural can it be? does it need to be more natural is there a threshold where there is no more "more natural" or is it just sounding better in my room? There is no such thing as an "absolute sound" is there? Don't get me wrong, I am still thinking for example, about how to tighten and lower my bass response...but there are no absolutes. Just some thoughts.