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Which subwoofers have at least a 20k input impedance as required for ARC preamp
Thanks for all the input. Actually the issue is very complicated after I spent about an hour on the phone w ARC yesterday. In fact we didn’t really come up with a comfortable combination of amp(ref 75se) and sub. Running balanced into the amp and ... 
Which subwoofers have at least a 20k input impedance as required for ARC preamp
very helpful and much appreciated.  
Which subwoofers have at least a 20k input impedance as required for ARC preamp
the nitty gritty. i’m interested in a ref 6 to drive a 20k sub plus either an arc amp w a 300k ohm input impedance or a Dag amp with a 1M? input impedance. Would either work well? Also the 50k JL might work better? Just not proficient enough to de... 
Which subwoofers have at least a 20k input impedance as required for ARC preamp
thanks al. very good info. i need to do some studying. have passed on arc preamps in the past bc of the dicey nature of the pre driving a main amp plus a subwoofer.  
Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music
Just an opinion but I think you could really get into some truly great amps if you weren’t going mono. Paying a real premium for two chassis. Would open up Rowland, Luxman and maybe a used Agostino. Seeing used Solution also. There are many. FWIW 
Looking for ideas - new mono blocks for stereo music
I second the Krell concept. I highly enjoyed a 5ch version of current technology and thought it sounded great w good build and dead quiet fans. Actually very hard to tell that they are on. Worth considering and can be bought 25-30 off.  
Tube Pre-Amp, vs Solid State with Tone Controls/EQ to take edge off the top end?
Agreeing w Elizabeth on cleaning power first. You have a good pre. All a softer tube pre could do for you is roll off the top which you’ll soon find boring. A neutral tube pre will leave you in the same place. I have found the latest generation of... 
DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio...
just the bricasti. it’s the least expensive unit in my setup and i never think of another dac 
DAC/Streamers Under 10k - Mytek, PS Audio...
Manhattan 2.... a truly great dac and underpriced in this crazy mkt. Solidly replaced a Bricasti M1 which was a surprise to me. It’s pure high end.  
Jeff Rowland Design Group
Go by Jeff’s business if you ever get a chance to see a master craftsman and consummate designer. A first class gentleman.I don’t follow his models closely but I’m familiar with the 625 which I’m sure is Class AB seemingly heavily biased into Clas... 
Audio Research Reference 6 or Mark Levinson Reference n32
keep the ml or you’ll have regrets. i have a ml 523 and it’s pretty incredible.  
Mark Levinson pre-amplifiers
I have a 523 and find it amazing in all respects. I preferred it to one of the legendary 40k preamps.Its intensely musical with all the audiophile boxes checked. It’s a beauty. I owned a 326s a few years ago and loved it too but doubt it would be ... 
Shunyata iteration’s over last ten years
excellent. thanks 
Shunyata iteration’s over last ten years
sounds like cx might be a little smoothing vs later models. no softening at all on new NR series as far as i can tell.  
Best sounding SACD's to show-off system
Hmm. Funeral for a Friend usually impresses whether sacd or cd. A classic.