lcross

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ayre mx-r versus audio research ref150
I have the Ref 150 paired w Ref 5 and Vandy 5a carbons. This is a magical combination. Best of luck to you. 
Personal amp evolution
Adcom Stereo Amp >>>> Bryston 4B ST >>>>> ARC VS 115 >>>> ARC REF 150 >>>> done! Fully evolved, maybe. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Well I've been through a few from Adcom to Bryston to ARC VS115 to my latest - and last - ARC REF 150. Time to throw away the magazines, stop looking, and listen for life! I continue to be very impressed with ARC service. Good Luck. 
Graham Phantom with Benz Lp-s Tracking problems
When I bought my Aries 3 w/Benz LP-S cartridge my dealer called VPI and told them I was getting a heavy cartridge - 16 gms. Harry Weisfeld put a different counterweight on the arm than the stock factory weight. I can't say that's your problem, but... 
First Test for tube bias on ARC Ref 110?
I check bias first day of every month on my ARC amp. Tubes from ARC, very little drifting. 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Put your dollars into best electronics, upgrade speakers later. That way you'll always get the most out of your speakers - they can't fix a poor signal from source components and/or preamp.