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Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
If missioncoonery's mission statement is always to wait for the next best thing, he might never have to buy anything ever. Everything gets replaced. :)It's like guys always waiting for the next intel processor. Just buy what you need and can affor... 
CD player closest to vinyl?
Playback Designs MPS5 does a damn good job of mimicking my Project RPM10.1/Sumiko Blackbird IMHOEven more than the EMM Labs XDS1. 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
Let's keep the SE discussions in this thread.I live in the Far East so it was more attractive to trade the Ref5 back to the local dealer to get the SE.Since this is a new box, it's hard to do any real comparison. And also because it's now currentl... 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
Just got mine today!Running it in now. I think they also changed one of the transformers.http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/doggiehowser/21bbd5e1.jpghttp://i965.photobucket.com/albums/ae132/doggiehowser/c78f57ce.jpg 
Zodiac Gold w/Volticus vs Bel Canto w/VBS-1
I have the Bel Canto DAC3.5 with VBS1 powering both the DAC3.5 and the CD2.I have heard the Voltikus in the showroom a couple of times and it is an impressive system. Very detailed but IMHO it is a fair bit drier than the Bel Canto which IMHO stri... 
iPod to iTunes
I also needed to copy the user/Music/iTunes folder to the new machine 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
Why would you buy the Ref5SE when you already have the Anniversary? ;) 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
It is a Boulder after all Melbguy :) 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
The loss from selling the Ref5 may be larger than just topping up for the upgrade, no? 
Ayon Audio CD-5 versus CD-5s
I did encounter a limitation of the pre stage on the Ayon though. It does need to be matched with a high input impedance power amp. My JM Labs Focal Solo 6 Be doesn't quite have such a high input impedance. 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE
I can't wait till after the Christmas break! ;) 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
I think there is a big demand for the parts so ARC is probably juggling demand for new orders vs factory refits (which probably includes the buttons and from face plate).Best to book your order in.In my case, my dealer just made too hard an offer ... 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
Kenny, the website shows a Reference Power 250 amp but clicking on it leads you to a totally different product ;)And there's no mention of the 250 anywhere and that's been in audio shows and also available for sale for a few months now.There is al... 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
I think you have to make an appointment to get it done.List price is 1k above the non SE model 
Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp
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