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| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? randy-1104-05-2017 4:18pm... the most famous is the price of BMWs during the 1980s. In the 1970s and earlier they used ot cost about the same as a Buick; but sales actually increased greatly as prices rose steeply.This isn't scientific, beca... | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? schubert04-05-2017 12:12pmSeen it happen a hundred times on everything from autos to audio ,watches to rings , shoes to suits .So has everybody else who pays attention I pay attention, schubert ... I pay plenty of attention. So I don’t know who yo... | |
| Do blown preamp tubes cause other issues? schubertIf you have a solid-state amp with tube pre it can take out your speakers .I have never, ever seen that happen. In the case of ARC, where I have the most experience, the preamp will go into automute at the slightest malfunction. | |
| coupling or decoupling of vinyl to/ from platter reubent... I do not have a threaded spindle, hence my curiosity about using a weight ...FYI, there are clamps that work without a threaded spindle. KAB makes one, the Record Pig is another. | |
| My Audio Research experience Let's face it: Tube amplifiers require some care and maintenance. Unless you're willing to do it yourself, you'll need the support of a good dealer and, probably, a good manufacturer, too. The OP here obviously wasn't familiar with the amp he pur... | |
| What is the "best" cartridge a Technics 1210... lordvampireThe problem is MC cartridges are too sensitive ...Hmmmm, MM carts typically have much greater sensitivity that most MCs, so I'm not sure what caused your problem here. | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? schubertThere are not a few people that will buy something that costs 50K who would not touch exact same item were it priced at 25K Do you have anything that supports this claim?There are many mistaken notions about wealth and wealthy people. T... | |
| Do blown preamp tubes cause other issues? I've never had any problem with damage after losing a tube in an ARC preamplifier, and I've used ARC preamps for decades. I'm currently using a Ref 5SE. | |
| Non-transferable warranties? I think transferable warranties are more the exception than the rule in hifi. And as mcintech stated, it's often a warranty requirement that the item be purchased new from an authorized dealer. | |
| Electrical Panel Grounding All grounds must be bonded together at the service panel. This is for safety reasons, and to ensure that breakers will trip properly under fault. | |
| Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio hifiman5So... Where does this leave the AG community vis a vis Kevin Deal?Every user decides for himself. There's no need for consensus. | |
| Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade" @testpilot Don't let nandric trouble you. Everyone is welcome to contribute to this forum. | |
| Random question/ thoughts about stuff for sale here gregkohanmim I know that audiophiles (by nature) are always swapping gear and trying new things in pursuit of perfection ...I think that's actually a small subset of audiophiles. Many audiophiles own their gear long-term. | |
| Best way to Audition amplifier? buterrier79 Most places I have spoken with do not allow a demo to be taken to my place for audition and the speakers I have are not widely available. What is best way to make the amp selection? Under those circumstances, you should first w... | |
| Tri-Planar Vll "SE Upgrade" nandricThis is called ''testimonium paupertatis'' in old good latin. You don't even own the Triplanar but you pretend to know better than those who know what they are talking about. I assume that this is the influence of the Mexican. In empirica... |