I very recently replaced my ML 334 (soon to be sold, hopefully) with the Luxman MQ-88 to go with my ARC REF 3. I am thrilled with the result. I auditioned other amps (Ayre, Accuphase, Bryston) as well as some ARC power amps, but they did not approach or equal the MQ-88. The MQ-88 is giving me the warmth and musicality I have come to crave from tube gear AND the detail and punch/slam of a good SS amp. I am one happy camper! The only thing I heard that was distinctly better than the MQ-88 was Shindo gear, which is unfortunately beyond my budget for now.
which non ARC poweramp do you use with ARC REF 3
Which non ARC poweramp do you use with ARC REF 3 and why .I will start myself , in the Netherlands you can 't make an audition for the REF 210 or 610 as no dealer has this gear in house.You simply have to order special for you at the importer if you would own one .So I will believe the poweramps are as good as the importer promisses , but I had the "luck "to try at my own home the BAT VK 1000 monblocks, and they stayed here.I listen with the CD7 , PH5 and B & W 800N loudspeakers.