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Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I am in Virginia, not Pasadena. I have checked locally but there was never an ARC dealer close. This area is mostly McIntosh because there were a couple of us selling them. The closest ARC dealer does not stock much anymore. They are more into A/V... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I have looked at the VT 100 MKIII (it has XLR inputs) over the other 2 models and the Ref 75. What is your opinion on the 2 amps. 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I went thru the B&O (new caps, belts, and lub. It is a good table but I am going to keep it with the video system. I have beem looking at turntables and phono preamps. Vpi is high on the list and also Music Hall, Rega, and Thorens. I have not ... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I can't say I am converted but the older I get some things are just easier. I was so thankful the preamps had a remote. Learning about digital DAC and Streamers is very confusing, but I will figure it out. "I hope" 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
We sold McIntosh at the store years ago. I actually went to the factory In NY. Showed us around for 2 days. What I remember the most is they took us all out to dinner and ordered for us. Out comes a piece of Prime Rib so big I though they were goi... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I am trying to get rid of, at least part of the rope. When I started my quest to play records again, I was not aware of the advances that had been made in digital music. I can remember the first time I compared a CD (2 by oversampling) to a record... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I am just stuck on tubes. I love the warmness they offer. Yes a pain but I feel they are worth it. I love Magnepans an had a pair of the ARC Magneplanar Tympani's back in the 70 and loved them. They took up the hole room. They have come a long way... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
Thank you Frank for the thoughts. The first ARC amp I listened to was a  76/SP3 40 years ago and have wanted ARC ever since. I how have the money to get a few things on my Bucket list, but was amazed at how far out of touch I am. I restore old 194... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
 I have the house set up so I can run the Ipad thru the house or just the video system. I was thinking I wanted to keep the audio system separate and just play records but the more i read about streaming the music the more I want to go that way. I... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I looked up your speakers and they are extremely nice. I love the workmanship and the sound must be terrific. Leave it to the Italians. I have a Ducati motorcycle. I purchased the B&W speakers because I have always loved them and the price was... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
There are a few ref Ref 75/75se for sale is was why I asked. The 75 uses 4 KT 120's and the SE uses 4 KT 150's. I know most people like the ARC with the metal front. I like the open tube VS 115 style, also. There is one for sale with (8) KT 120's ... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
Thanks everyone for the help. I read a few hours a day to try to update myself. There are not any dealers close so I have to do the research. What about the VS 115 w/KT-120's and Ref 75 & 75SE compared to the Ref 110? 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
Years ago in the store we had plenty of time to test different products. Our technician got an ARC SP3A and a D 76. We were able to compare it to most of the McIntosh line of tube amps and other solid state equipment. I fell in love with the ARC s... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
I appreciate the help very much. I never realized I was so far out of date. I listened to ARC years ago but could not afford it. I am not dead set on ARC and am now realizing there are great companies out there, producing a high quality products. ... 
Should I consider the newer Audio Research pre & power amps, when I play records not CD's
Thank you for the response. Thank you regarding the phono stage. So, even if it says phono I may have to use a separate phono preamp? New is out of the question but a few years old used might be within range. I just sold my Conrad Johnson pre amp ...