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Does anyone on this Forum have any experience with Audio research ref 610t monoblocks

Good afternoon. 
I have a chance to pick up a set of very nice Audio research ref 610t monoblocks . I believe there rated at 600 wpc, class A, or A/B, not sure. I think they use around 16-20 tubes. It’s a older amp, older technology. But in the 70s they sold for around 40k for the set. Anyways, I wanted to know if anyone here on the board has a pair, has heard them, and get your honest opinion. How do they sound? Are they noisy? 
How would you compare them say to a Prima Luna,, etc, etc. I know they are super heavy, I think 170 pounds each . And the tubes can be expensive. But I’m trying to find some people that can tell me there experience with these amps. Thank you

agolde1110

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It would be helpful to know,

1)What is your rest of the system?

2) What is the service history on 610T’s?

You started a thread asking the community for preamp recommendations on July 31,

“Looking for a reference preamp with XLR inputs and outputs. Looking to spend less than 10k, no tubes.”

I wouldn’t dare pick up 610T’s unless you’re planning to add ARC preamp. This is the only way to fully enjoy ARC house sound. Even then, I would gravitate towards a newer ARC amp.

PS: Don’t forget to factor in the ‘heat’ from 610T :-)

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