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Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
Rare tubes for watching tv and movies, and having a penchant for not enjoying listening to music. Interesting , but whatever 
Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
So in your other preamp threads (digital forum) you mentioned the ARC Ref 6SE 7 - 6H30p tubes - $30 per1 6550WE - $35$245 to retube , if they all went out at once 
Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS
OP already said on another of his threads that he doesn’t like listening to music, one has to wonder why then buy an ARC preamp to watch tv and moviesQuote: "11-04-2020 9:27amAnd I don’t like listening to music very much.waiting to hear something... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Could be. Likewise as long as long you buy from a reputable dealer and he insures that the tube tests unused and measures within industry guidelines it is NOS 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
" By wary of any tube seller that uses the term: "NOS in white boxes". Much more common with JAN tubes that were bulk packed, this term usually means that the tube tests as NOS and comes in a white box. Not the same thing. "Help me understand why ... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Tube Depot is fine, however they don't seem to have the same level of NOS stock that they used to have 
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
If you are in an area where you get a lot of lightning in storms then yes I’d suggest getting additional surge protection as a backup to the whole home surge protector. I’ve had to have a couple WHSPs replaced due to lightning striking that close,... 
Constant noisy tubes maybe go solid state?
Like a few others not a fan of the sound of JJ tubes. Been pleased with tubes from Brent Jessee.  
Power Conditioning / Surge Protection
If your only concern is surge protection you might consider getting a whole house surge protector installed at the panel by an electrician.  
Do active speakers interest you? Also, let's talk directivity
No interest; like tk21 I want options 
Helping friends and relatives buy an audio system...
I posted the following on Sept 20 in another thread "Most of my friends and family have little interest beyond Bluetooth convenience and very casual listening. That said, my best friend's son, and a young guy who used to work for me both showed... 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
" And I don’t like listening to music very much. "That says it all folks, time to move on from any of the OPs posts on any thread topic 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
So the question OP you should ask yourself is why trouble yourself with your questions about high end preamps when you apparently have no regard for them and therefore in making the purchase 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
" it’s all marketing funny business. If there truly were diffs there would be all kinds of efforts to have AB testing reviews and in store comparisons. They don’t do this."Sounds just like kenjit’s speaker narrative 
Seriously? Why Buy ARC Ref 6SE? seems Benchmark LA4 is a better choice.
" Frankly, what justifies buying a preamp at such a high price?? It is supposed to be a neutral pass thru of a signal."Are you expecting a different set of responses than you already received in your other thread?https://forum.audiogon.com/discuss...