Jeff Rowland Corus versus Audio Research Ref 6

Has anyone compared the JR Corus to the Audio Research Ref 6? From a technical perspective, will the Ref 6 work well with the Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amp?

ricred108-25-2016 2:01am

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ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 08-25-2016 at 09:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Al, Thanks for the response. I don't have any subs, so that won't be an issue. Cerrot & ebm, My system consists of all Rowland components: 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, and Aeris DAC. I'm just curious about trying a different preamp.
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 08-26-2016 at 12:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guido, What is the PSU's list price?
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-13-2021 at 11:49am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Almost five years later I answer my own question. I finally decided to try the Ref. 6 in my system. This isn't a knock on the Ref 6, but once again reminds me that synergy/compatibility is more important than individual components. In the context of my system, the Ref. 6 replacing the JR Corus preamp sounds thin, bright, closed-in, 2D, and unnatural. Despite the volume control having 105 steps, I can only get the volume to 28 before it sounds unnaturally loud. This suggests an impedance and/or gain issue and not necessarily a reflection of the quality of the Ref. 6.
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-13-2021 at 01:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Syntax, When we post stuff that doesn’t add to the conversation, what are we posting for? Based on actually listening and directly comparing current JR components to current components from other manufacturers in my system I completely disagree with your statement. Everyone has an opinion and I’ll leave it at that.
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-13-2021 at 07:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Guido, As always it's good hearing from you and I hope all is well. I still haven’t tried the PSU. I’ve heard mixed views about it and there are many different ways to upgrade my system for $8K. I can’t justify spending money without hearing it first.
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-13-2021 at 11:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete jond, Thanks. I'm just sharing my experience and my comments are not meant to be an indictment against the Ref. 6 or an endorsement of the Corus. My experience reminds me that I can't just take what some say are great sounding components and combine them to form a great sounding system. Synergy is really an important "component" of building a great system.
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-14-2021 at 01:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Syntax, I should have added that I'm convinced that my Rowland components don't get 100% out of my speakers. The Rowland my get 90% out of my speakers, but the next 5-10% is too cost prohibited for me. So, I recognize there's another level, but boy does it cost!
ricred1 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,065 posts 05-15-2021 at 10:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete keithr, DartZeel and several others come at significantly higher cost than I'm willing to spend. Especially without hearing them in my system.

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