fsonicsmith
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| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons @bifwynne My 80S is due to arrive today. My Ref 150 SE remains all boxed up and taking up space in our foyer waiting for word from ARC as to an RMA. I am constantly tempted to simply take it to my local tech. ARC not willing to provide a schemat... | |
| No love for Legacy Audio Who are "The Omish"? Disciples of Michael Chicklis? | |
| No love for Legacy Audio I will add that for the longest time the perception among the vast majority of high-end 'philes was that Legacy were bombastic mid-fi monsters not far off from the present day with Tekton. The prevailing philosophy was that high-end loudspeakers h... | |
| Wine, audio, and music. How many of us Aphiles enjoy wine when listening to music? I got into wine at about the same age as getting into audio-age thirteen. I have a 2500 bottle climate controlled walk in wine cellar. And yes, I drink wine while listening to music. And with many but not all meals. And while watching movies. Wine... | |
| Frank Kuzma is releasing a new arm! Aesthetics are important for some. Me included. To me it looks like an Orca whale (fitting giving it’s mass) and I would not want it if it were free. My Reed 3P’s not only sound great but to my eyes are beautiful. Same with my decks. I want both p... | |
| No love for Legacy Audio I've always found the "No love for....?" phrase amusing. To me it is a somewhat pathetic plea for help The folks that use this phrase don't feel confident in their own choice of gear and need corroboration and moral support from strangers. Someo... | |
| Speakers: Anything really new under the sun? I still don't know what you're referring to. Floorstanders have been slim for many years now. I can't think of one that's wide. So then my Devore O/93's are a figment of my imagination? | |
| Speakers: Anything really new under the sun? Cochlea-is there anything new under the sun? | |
| Audio Research Ref 75 SE: Replace 20A IEC inlet with 15A Well, I hate to disagree, but I must. The 75SE would very likely be just fine with a 15 amp IEC. You are correct that the size of the IEC-in this scenario-has nothing to do with the amps being delivered or the rating of the switch in the panel box... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons I am a true believer in true balanced. The Ref 6 was optimized for running balanced and even though some may disagree, running true balanced is not only about hum rejection. Since my Ref 150 SE blew, I have been using my Ampsandsound Nautilus whic... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Thanks dhite71 OP My 150SE is not operable. When it does come back repaired I will have a tough choice to make. Between the cost of repairs and a new tubeset that I am sure ARC will insist upon I am not likely to recoup a lot of money-relative t... | |
| Aurender Conductor latest fail… The problem started yesterday and is universal. Aurender is working on the fix which will likely take a few days. I don't know if this is Kosher to post but see this thread. I installed the Beta and I have Qobuz again with my iPad and W20. h... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Wow, thank you ghdprentice charles1dad (always love your posts) and tomic601 As I said above I will report back. My AD who has been an ARC dealer for many years pitched the new ARC trade-in program for the Ref 6. Instead of paying $3K to have o... | |
| Audio Research REF 80S Reviews/Comparisons Well, I am joining this club, meaning I am going from a Ref 150 SE to a Ref 80S. Mine was ordered today and will be here in five days or so and then I will of course need to let it settle in before I can comment. My pre is a Ref 6. I am the origin... | |
| Best Isolation Device for Speakers? BTW @fsonicsmith you have a lovely, carefully assembled system there. I'd be curious what effect some speaker isolation would provide in your setting. Maybe you should try a lower cost option like the Herbies footers - or have you already? Ve... |