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Feedback on Monster Alpha 2 Cartridge
Frogman...thanks very much. 
Feedback on Monster Alpha 2 Cartridge
Frogman...thank you very much for your extended feedback. Very helpful. The only reason I am contemplating the Alpha 2 is because it's being offered to me from the personal stash of the vinyl expert at Goodwins whom I implicitly trust who says it'... 
Feedback on Monster Alpha 2 Cartridge
Thx for the feedback Qdrone. 
Monster Cable Alpha - 1
Thx for the feedback Qdrone. 
Feedback on Monster Alpha 2 Cartridge
Bpoletti...have you heard the Alpha 2 or is your recommendation for the AT OC9/II simply based on it's own merits and your view that it's the cart to beat in the $400 price range or under? Just trying to understand the context to your response. Th... 
Monster Cable Alpha - 1
I know this is an old thread but I may have an opportunity to get the Alpha 2. I would appreciate any feedback on it's sonic traits, strengths and weaknesses. Thx 
Audio Research LS26 vrs REF 3
I originally purchased the LS-26 mated to a Ref 110 some 7 years ago. After about a year, I decided to demo the Ref 3 and after trying out for a few days in my system, I traded in my LS-26 towards a new Ref 3, which I still own today. What's the d... 
Has anyone tried KT150s in their ARC Ref 110?
Bifwynne...thanks for your response. Joecasey/Wolf_Garcia...please take it offline and just for the record, this thread was specific to the Ref 110 which is not a current Ref amp and hence why I thought it was ok to start a new thread, given that ... 
Has anyone tried KT150s in their ARC Ref 110?
Bifwynne...if I remember correctly, you had the Ref 110 before the Ref 150. Did you ever try the Winged 6550C SED tube in the 110 vs. ARC's standard issue Svetlana 6550? If yes any thoughts on that tube? 
New KT150 tubes?
I am going to call Kalvin at ARC and ask him about the use of the KT150 in my Ref 110. I suspect that they haven't nor will they test it in the older generation Ref amps (unless there is sufficient demand/enquiry on the part of owners to do so)but... 
Anyone hear the new Thiel 2.7 speakers at RMAF?
Jafant...would appreciate your thoughts/comments once you compare the 2.4SE to the 2.7. Thanks. 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Can anyone identify the speakers in Marc Mickelson pic??Those are the Sonus Faber Amati Futuras. The amps are the Ref 250s. 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Folks...it is great speculating about ARC's cost relative to the price they are charging for their products (Bifwynne's guesses are generally good rule of thumb but still there can be significant variations from his numbers from product to product... 
Which preamps is better? ARC REF 3 vs MC-2300
Ref 3 all the way (full disclosure I own the Ref 3). For me the the Ref 3 is more resolving, more dimensional, and more tonally neutral yet accurate). The C2300 is a bit muddy and thick sounding in the mid- and upper-base, so it gives it a fuller,... 
Benz Micro Wood SL - Repair or Replacement?
Ecosse...you are in Switzerland? I wish I could send in mine and get it back in 3 weeks. I am being quoted a 1 year turnaround time here in the US.