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Audio Research cd8 production date
Hi Bruce,Thanks for the nice words, I live in The Netherlands so I'll stick with the 220V models...I know people who invested a lot in big 220-110v converters just to be able to purchase the gear in U.S. ... 
Audio Research cd8 production date
Hi Bruce,Perhaps I should have tried to keep it and obtain a significant discount considering the real age...at the moment it's back to the dealer and I am waiting the fully refund, though it seems rather difficult to find a second hand cd8 or cd7... 
Audio Research cd8 production date
The hifi shop story perfectly matches Brf's words, Malcolm, is that you? Just kidding...I have sent it back, the shop agreed in writing to fully refund but it might take a few days to see the money; it seems the cdp came from a trusted customer wh... 
Audio Research cd8 production date
Alas the production date (confirmed by U.K. official dealer) is October 2009...it seems I will return it and continue the quest of finding a young cd8 occasion... 
Audio Research cd8 production date
Thanks Bifwynne, i have done that...Kalvin is a great guy, he helped me in the past with some dsi200 issues... 
Volume level of ARC Ref 5 seems very high
Have you checked the gain level on the Ref5? 
Need advise on amp choice
Sorry for the spelling and many thanks for all you reactions; I have ordered the second hand ds450, it should arrive next Wednesday...I should probably add a signature containing "the guy from Holland" to avoid/reduce spellings remarks - neverthel... 
Need advise on amp choice
Thanks Lostbears, you are probably right changing the tubes scares me since I am not used to tubes at all; for the convienince I would prefer the DS450 - lots of power but I didn't have the chance to listen to it... 
Audio Research dsi200 questions
Many thanks Hifigeek1, Kalvin has been very helpful. 
Audio Research dsi200 questions
Hi Hifigeek1, could you please pass me Kalvin's email address, I am not able to find any ARC contact address...Thanks 
Audio Research dsi200 questions
Thanks Mofimadness, I will bother the dealer with the remaining issue...I was hoping to find some dsi200 owners in order to share en exchange info with...