Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps

I am concerned about the compatibility of AR Ref 3 into Pass x-1000. The x-1000 has a low input resistance of 20kohm and have read that Ref 3 prefers amps with higher resistances. Any advice or experience?

jglim06-25-2009 5:03am

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mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,611 posts 06-26-2009 at 01:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . I've run the Ref3 with X-600 monoblocs and it sounds wonderful..I have no experience with the X-1000 monos. .
mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,611 posts 06-26-2009 at 02:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . I had the X0.2 preamp in my system for a short period, the Ref3 totally outclassed it in my system. I was using Pass X-600 amps with both preamps. .
mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,611 posts 06-26-2009 at 05:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete . Oz, I'm all set for now.....I love the Ref3 and I just don't have the bucks to consider auditioning the newer Pass stuff. Sure, I'd love to hear the X-600.5 amps...not so sure about the newer Pass preamps...the next preamp I buy will be the Audio Research Ref5......amazingly, I just can't imagine anything being better than the Ref3, just an amazing sounding preamp. .

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