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| $7K to spend on new turntable + arm Dweller and others ... I own a "hot rodded" VPI Classic 2.5 (that is, a Classic 1/2 plinth with a Classic 3 tone arm and base). I am satisfied with the VPI's performance, but then again, I have no basis for, comparison as this has been my only hig... | |
| 6550 tubes Sorry -- typo corrected in brackets: "Agree 100% with Jea48, especially re Upscale Audio. I've heard that the Russian factory that made Svetlana [6550] Winged "C" tubes burned down, but Upscale Audio] has a supply on hand." | |
| 6550 tubes Agree 100% with Jea48, especially re Upscale Audio. I've heard that the Russian factory that made Svetlana Winged "C" tubes burned down, but Audio Research has a supply on hand. As Jea48 just said, Upscale Audio burns tubes in for 72 hours and doe... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Djcxxx .... huh??? | |
| Audio Research LS17 mod Theo and Charlie ..., my understanding is that the SE upgrade is not just superficial, although I've heard that the round buttons increase horsepower by 15 percent. LOL :)Ok ... jokes aside, the SE upgrade incorporates some of the technology chang... | |
| tube amps and electrostatics Ralph, what you say makes a lot of sense. Notably, take a look at some of the Class A speakers profiled on Stereophile's 2013 List of Recommended Components, here: http://www.stereophile.com/content/2013-recommended-components-loudspeakersMost if ... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Fair comment Salelectric. Perhaps Ralph (Atmasphere), a manufacturer, or Gary (Hifigeek), an ARC authorized tech, will weigh in. Don't hold me to this, but I seem to recall that Kal or Len once explained that ARC deliberately chose not to use fuse... | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Kevin ... Mike no doubt will answer for himself, but I can and will respond since I have owned ARC gear for many years and have *NEVER* had a serious problem. It is my experience that ARC has always been extremely responsive in responding to any t... | |
| tube amps and electrostatics Thanks for the heads-up George. I'll do some checking. At this point, more from dumb luck, I may have a combo that works ok because my ARC Ref 150 has muscle power and a large reserve power supply, plus my speakers are reasonably sensitive (92 db)... | |
| ARC VS-115 vs ARC Ref-110 Gary, you were right. I finally made the jump to the Ref 150. Extremely pleased. Having said that, I think the VS-115 is a great amp. Other than a blown bias resister or two, never gave me a problem. And it really sounded good. But the Ref 150 is ... | |
| Krell KSA-200s First Time Use Prof. John, just a wild arsed speculation here, but is it possible the amp is tripping because it needs to be hooked up to the speakers. Maybe the open circuit is doing it. If not, it's time to call the factory. | |
| Vandersteen Treo's Ditto recommendation re Audio Connection, John Rutan, in Verona, NJ. | |
| Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110? Ditto what Mikewerner says. | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... Ebuzz, I am not saying anything crosswise to the comments above. But I do suggest you look at the OP currently running about tube amps and electrostats. You may find the comment from Ralph, Al and George to be informative. Also, I posted a link to... | |
| tube amps and electrostatics Ralph, maybe my aim is way off. Instead of picking on amp manufacturers, maybe it's the speaker manufacturers who should be taken out to the woodshed. But first, let me be generous by at least asking if it's the nature of the beast and the laws of... |