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ARC-Ref210 vs ARC-Ref610T at medium levels ??
Hi Ozatschek, nice cars I also have a couple of Mercedes AMG models and really like Bentley and Rolls.I did not mean to come across the I prefered the Ref3 over the Ref5 just that if you were looking at the cost factor the Ref3 is a real deal alth... 
ARC-Ref210 vs ARC-Ref610T at medium levels ??
Hi Rtn1, yes I have been so smitten with my Vac pre over any others I have owned or had in my set-up that these darn amps have been on my mind constantly. The issue being the crazy list price of addmision 72K and not being able to hear prior along... 
How to use magic eraser to clean stylus?
I do the same process as Thorman and works great! That's it nothing else needed, I've looked use a lube scope and it's nice and clean. 
ARC-Ref210 vs ARC-Ref610T at medium levels ??
I actually owned the 610t's and Ref600 MK2's paired up ARC REF3 pre driving Avalon Isis, I also had VTL 750's in that same system paired up with a 7.5 pre.I have heard the 210's but never in my own set-up.I enjoyed all the above pces mentioned and... 
Cary slp-05 vs ARC Reference 3 vs ARC 26
You might want to look at Joule or Bat for the pre, not sure about the Cary but others have mentioned ARC is not a good match with Spectron. 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Hi all, well it has been some time "months" now so has anyone had the pleasure of hearing a pair of these.I was told they were re-badged differently due to the numbers, now called 450's. 
Bryston 28B SST
Tmsorosk, "woodflooring" that's different. Ya looking closer at one of the pics I can see that now, very interesting! How tall are your side walls, looking at your speakers they appear to be less than 8ft. What made you want to do that type of con... 
Bryston 28B SST
Tmsorock, interesting thoughts, no one was asking Auxetophone to apologize but when one directs his thoughts towards another member and in UPPER CASE it is being "LOAD" and I adressed such. Questions for you; looking at your pics it appears you ha... 
Tidal Speakers owners
Argyro, the system you heard "Sunray's" you mentioned above.What is the dimensions of the room + ceiling height.How far away were you sitting.How far are the speakers from the back wall, sides and between.Reason I ask is that my designated room ha... 
Purist Audio vs. Stealth cables
You never know if used cables are even broken-in, most are not because individuals give up, secondly sonics are not the same so best to try in your own set-up. 
Audio Research Ref 3 Preamp + Mcintosh Mc501's
Primare_cd31, there is no best, what speakers are you using?When I had this combo aprox. 3 years ago I paired it up with Eggleston Andra 2's it sounded very nice, I then was able to demo a pair of Pass X600.5's which I prefered.You made sure to co... 
Purist Audio vs. Stealth cables
Both cables are great and it really is going to just come down to the rest of your set-up and in the end how you like it.I have tried allot of cables over the years, I ended up with a full Stealth set-up and don't think about cable anymore.You rea... 
Audio Research Ref 3 Preamp + Mcintosh Mc501's
Totally disagree with Stringreen comments above. 
Audio Research Ref 3 Preamp + Mcintosh Mc501's
No concerns, they work well together I had them paired up with Eggleston Andra 2 speakers. Connected via balanced IC's 
2010 RMAF Analog Reports + Meet and Greet
Hi Pcosta, so any input in relation to the Raven 10.5 and the Thales arm you were going to look at.Anything else interesting in relation to vinyl you care to share.You being an exsperienced AC owner for a while now so you are use to it's over all ...