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| Audio Research Reference Linestages Hello Flex,I was aware of those 3 upgrades. That maybe why my pair of VT150SE is less extended than the pair of Ref300MKI, i didn't do the infinicap upgrade. So maybe if i keep the pair of VT150SE, i will perform the upgrade. Well i guess it will ... | |
| Audio Research Reference Linestages Hello Flex2,I know very well the VT150SE as long as i'm still owning a pair. They are really great amplifiers. I ve recently did the upgrade to Ref300MKI and it's really a huge upgrade. When you compare the VT150SE and the Ref300MKI, the VT150SE i... | |
| Audio Research Reference Linestages Hello Flex2,I'm sharing some of your remarks regarding the ref3 and also the LS5MKII that i'm still owning. I would moderate a little, the Ref3 is really an excellent Preamp, it sounds very liquid with a fantastic 3D image, yes that is not the mor... | |
| Audio Research Classic 60 & 120 owners Hello Pioneer48,I used to own a pair of CL120 in the past, i i have done the biasing myself. The best solution is to remove the plate which is under the amp, and also the tubes cage. Then place the CL120 onto 2 pieces of wood (around 10cm * 10cm),... | |
| Audio Research Classic 60 & 120 owners Hello,I've owned Classic 60 and 120 in the past. Very good amplifier, extremely dynamic and detailed. As far as i remember the power transformer is quite hot after some time, 1 or 2 hours and this is normal. I'm still owning a V35 which is also an... | |
| looking for a Bias procedure for an ARC Ref110 Many thanks for the answers that will help him a lotLaurent | |
| MIT Oracle serie with Audio Research Amplifier Hi Joe,Many thanks, i contacted Joe Abrams, he told me that for Audio research VT Serie, the most recommended cable is the Wide BandWidth Oracle cable ARCL60 | |
| Re Tubing Audio Research VT200 My VT200 has been retubed with EH KT88 and EH 6922No problem detected so far (more than 500 Hours of use)This choice has been done because the KT88 looks more reliable than 6550ARCL60 | |
| cap upgrade for audio research classic 120 Hi,What do you mean by cap upgrade ?Power cap upgrade ?In that case AR used 6 caps of 800MF 450V (grey color), i didn't remember the brand, the official replacement in AR is BC caps 800MF 450V. I saw some AR owners who replaced the BC caps by Mall... | |
| Audio Research REF 3 Hi All,I had the chance to re listen the LS25MKII on my system directly front to front with my Ref3. So i confirm that Ref3 is on another league than the LS25MKII. The Ref3 sound more natural, with more details and it's 3D image is amazing.New tub... | |
| bias Classic 60, Audio Research Hi George,It simple to do, i did several times when i had this amplifier. First of all you need matched tubes (Matched Octet tubes). Switch Off the amplifier and unplug the 110VThen remove the tubes cage and place the trimer in Med position Then p... | |
| Audio Research REF 3 Hi Hans,Many thanks for the confirmation, i will do the test.For the ByPass capacitors, i checked my Ref3, and they are thereBest RegardsLaurent | |
| Audio Research REF 3 Hi Audiogon's Members,I changed the tubes on Ref3 and it really starting to be much better in term of definition. My tubes should have around 20 Hours, so i guess it will improve again.I'm very impressed by the 3D image of the preamp which for exa... | |
| audio research vt 200 mk II vs the vt 200 Hi jion,I'm still have a VT200 which is a great amp, i used it with an LS25MKII preamp and the match was fine (a lot of power, very dynamic, a lot of details, and a nice medium, the 25MKII provides a very open sound as well). The VT200 is a very r... | |
| Audio Research REF 3 Hi,Could someone please confirm that the 6L6GC can be changed by a 6550c with no risk. I guess i should the 4 by pass capacitor on directly on the back of the board where the 4 golden caps are located (0.024 µF cap i guess)Thanks in advancePS : i'... |