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| audio research REF 150 Thanks Gpgr... Seems like many owner comments are lining up very positively. I would still be grateful for any more comments, especially about whether the REF 150 will have the muscle to handle torturous low frequency capacitive phase angles and r... | |
| When a Reviewer "likes" something IMO, this OP touches on some very complicated questions. That is, how can one obtain reliable information about a product, be the source of informatin be from reviewers or B&M sales people??I'll digress just briefly on the early days. At one t... | |
| audio research REF 150 @ David - thanks for your detailed report. I'm currently driving a pair of Paradigm Sig 8s (v3) with the VS-115 (w/ KT-120 power tubes). As mentioned, my pre is the Ref 5 SE, but it's still in its break in phase. Chris Osanna, the ARC tech manager... | |
| audio research REF 150 I would appreciate kick starting this OP again. Looking for more current comments. Just upgraded my Ref 5 to the SE. Initial impressions are quite positive, but the upgrade still needs more time to complete break-in. That's why I'm asking about th... | |
| Audio Research VS 115 bias Adjustments Pete, I'll field the Q, pending a better response from Gary (Hifigeek). Adjusting bias on the VS-115 is simple, safe and fast. First, buy a Radio Shack multi-meter with test probes. Second, if you're biasing brand new tubes, turn the bias pots dow... | |
| Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE Well, a year later, my Ref 5 SE was just delv'd. I've got about 5 or 6 hours on it. ARC also changed out all of the 6H30 tubes too. I won't embarrass myself by sharing reactions yet. Chris Osanna said break-in should take 300 hours on upgraded uni... | |
| Can You Get 1,000 WPC Out Of Regular Wall Socket? Who the he*l would want or need that much power and for what purpose??? Is the OP thinking about using his 1000 wpc amps to heat the house or light up outdoor X-mass lights. I gotta believe that even with inefficient speakers, with that much power... | |
| Sound Exposure and Potential Hearing Loss This topic has been touched on before and elsewhere. Always a good idea to refresh it. On occassion, I pull out my handy Radio Shack SPL meter. For example, most recently, I was rockin' to some John Mellencamp oldies. I really got into the music a... | |
| Listener fatigue: what does it really mean? I'm not going to read the prior responses because I think the issue of so-called listener fatigue is too complicated to answer with a simple post. Possible sources could start with the quality of input materials (e.g. CDs or LPs), could be tonearm... | |
| about the kt 120 tube Hey Gary (Hifigeek1) -- the new egg-tube is very handsome indeed. I think it's called the KT-150. I wonder if this tube is a drop in where the KT-120 works, in particular the current ARC line-up? I'll probably be in contact with Kal this week in r... | |
| Review: Audio Research Ref-3 Tube preamp Ditto Daveyf -- ecellent and detailed review. I used to own the Ref 3 and loved it. The only reason I upgaded to the Reg 5 (and soon to be Ref 5 SE) was ungraditis. I think the Ref 3 will go down in audio history as a true classic that will please... | |
| An Unusual Question -- Equipment Rental/Loans Pbnaudio: I took a pass at 2 options. Option 1- I had to send the Ref 5 to an ARC dealer who in turn would send it to ARC. He said he would send me a pre as a loaner. Too much trouble dealing with common carriers and it would have extended the who... | |
| My power amp ARC VT 100 keeps blowing tube Dan, I'm sure Jea means well, but I have read that bias the VT100 is NOT for amatuers. The bias pots are dangerously close to some potential fatal high voltage rails. In fact, I know one tube outlet that refuses to sell power tubes to owners of AR... | |
| An Unusual Question -- Equipment Rental/Loans Thanks Guys. All good suggestions. I'm sure the Best Buy suggestion was made with good intentions, but that idea is not my style. I'm hoping my dealer comes back to me. I sent the message a day or so ago. Maybe he'll come back to me tomorrow. | |
| An Unusual Question -- Equipment Rental/Loans Lostbears, you gave me an idea. I bought the Ref 5 off A'gon, but I bought my VS-115 and PH-8 from the same dealer. Maybe he'd do me a favor. If I don't ask, I know what the answer will be. Thanks. |