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Pass and ARC

I have an opportunity, well two opportunities actually, to purchase at incredible prices a Pass Labs XA30.5 and an ARC Reference 2 preamp. Any thoughts on whether they would pair well? I would be using them with Klipsch Heresy III’s  and mostly vinyl front end. I would be grateful for any and all constructive advice. 
robfrost
billwojo
397 posts
 
My Altec's are 99 db sensitivity and my 1983 Audio Research SP8 preamp doesn't make any noise and I do use the phono stage on it. I doubt that Ref 2 is going to be an issue. ARC uses top notch parts in it's gear.
BillWojo
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
If the price is right, go for it! And now, behind Door Number 3 ...
robfrost OP
7 posts
 
Thank you for the replies/advise. Yes, Chuck, price is the deciding factor although both brands are on my wish list just not usually accessible in my income bracket. They are both in perfect working order so I think I will indeed pull the trigger. I guess my next step will be to find the right interconnects for my taste. Cheers

Rob
jetter
3,033 posts
 
I would think your choice of tubes will make more of a difference than interconnects, as long as you are choosing quality cables.
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Jump on this combo ASAP!!
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