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| Mark Levinson 32 or Audio Research Reference 3 I have the 23.5 powering my upper panels on my Martin Logan Monolith IIIP's and a ML3 powering my woofers and I use a Ref 3 as my pre-amp. I find the Ref 3 works wonderfully with my setup. I have not heard the ML 32, but knowing the Mark Levinson ... | |
| I've got a mcintosh mx110 that's been sitting ... One year sitting won't hurt the capacitors. You should be able to power it on with no problem. However, if you are nervous. Take it to a repair shop and ask them to power it on with a variac.enjoy | |
| Does Bi-amping really make a difference in sound? I was reading most of the posts and they were well written. However, what I didn't see (could have missed it) is that it really depends on your system, room and ears. Also, as I have posted several times, it you can borrow equipment from dealers a... | |
| solid state vs tubes The discussion here is equally facinating and confounding. Because the arguments are great. But, lets remember that original post was about whether in direct comparison between tube and solid state amps the difference was non discernable. Atmasphe... | |
| solid state vs tubes Thanks for the correction Mrtennis; However, what I was trying to say (among other things) is that unless the designer/engineer used the same specs, layout, parts, construction, wiring, grounding, etc. in designing the amps, it won't matter if the... | |
| solid state vs tubes Wow! this thread will go on for ever because it is a subjective discussion/argument. Lets take away the tube and solid state fan boys that won't ever accept that the other can be as good or better. Some people are in a particular corner because th... | |
| Help power pair of Infinity Kappa 9's please A good solid state amp that is basically an arc welder will work fine with your speakers. however, you have exceeded your budget. Which is not a problem if you are not in a hurry. do one thing at a time. Don't rush. Mark Levinson 23, 23.5, 20.6, e... | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? Well, I heard said that the LS26 is one step below the REF3 if that helps. Take a listen for a week or so at your house to tell for sure.enjoy | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? Mapman; In my opinion based on my direct comparisons, some equipment is much more forgiving than others. However, remember, that there really are some terrible recordings out there. A lot of recording engineers really don't care about sound stage,... | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? hey Closdesducs; Wonderful that you are enjoying the SP-11. Some new music for you if you haven't already obtained it. Eva Cassidy, at the blues alley (wonderful), songbird also. enjoy the SP-11. Keep in touch.enjoy | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? I know what you mean. It sucks when some of your favorite recordings all of a sudden don't sound good. However, the other side, is the really good stuff sounds so much better.And I also agree that being in the amp of the month club, constantly upg... | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? It depends on your amps and your pre-amp actually. I have found that some equipment is very forgiving as opposed to others. The SP-11 in my opinion was very forgiving of bad recordings. (I didn't know they were bad until I got the REF 3). Now seve... | |
| Audio Research Preamp Experts? Wow. Great question. My system consist of, Sota Star Saphire TT, with SME IV arm and Blackbird cartridge into an AR PH-3 phone stage, AR REF 3 pre-amp, McIntosh Labs MS 300 music server into a Theta DSPro Gen II DAC, Pereaux TU-1 Tuner, Pioneer El... | |
| A major disconnect between the audiophile magazine On the average, in my opinion, newer equipment is sometimes better. Capacitors, output devices, etc. are better quality. Signal path technology, biasing, etc. better. However, That does not automatically mean that a new amp, pre-amp, etc. would so... | |
| Audio Research VT130, VT100 MkII or VTM120? Don't forget to compare the mono amps also. VTM 120's are good amps too. Yes, I am selling mine. However, my point is stereo vs. mono? HMMMM. Unless the amps are fairly new, then the $2,000-$3,000 range should be the right range for most, unless t... |