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Audio Research or Luxman?
@erik_squires         Audio research integrated can not compared with  audio research separated,large difference. I guess that why they did not make out  many models.  
Why recordings made before 1965 sound better.
This topic is very good and it clearly demonstrate that the tube is better choice  in transmit the sounds.  
RIP oregonpapa
So sorry to hear! He is a really good audiophile, and bring a lot of good message on this forum. My condolences to his family.        
Selling off Tubes for Solid State, A Cooler Love Story?
@oddiofyl  Can't agree with you more!  
Line Stage Preamps that blew you away $2500 Edition
Do not go to tube Pre in this price range. You try and you will sell out later.    
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
@pwhinson  good setup for you. As long as you are enjoying the listening,you need not upgrade to something else. Audio research the company will not stop their pace,so we are looking to get more refined amplifiers in the coming days.In fact, the  ... 
Audio Research Reference 75 conversion to SE
Why don't you just sell REF 75 and buy new REF 75 SE? It is easy way to go.    
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
By the way SS pre plus tube power is also a good setup. I can not tell you the internal theory,but it is the  fact. And a lot of people waste the money on it.  
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
@swede58 Ss pre plus SS  power are good setup,as pass lab is  actually a good amplifier. What I mentioned is that  we should not coupled tube pre with SS power.     Happy listening.    
Do have anyone to purchase Audio Research REF 75SE in 2021?
@phastm3  I do not know what is your pre amplifier. If the pre is tube pre,you should always looking for tube power amplifier. All in one,I do not think anyone can get very good result for tube pre and SS power. Some one might say the sound is o... 
SS Preamp with Tube Amps? Don't se it often. Why?
Actually it is the right way compared with Tube Pre + SS amp which are very difficult to make good sound.    
Which amp would you choose for a JBL 4367 setup?
line magnetic lm-508ia 300b 805 should be very good,and the price is under USD4000 Very important to get warrant when you buy the amplifier.    
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
@ walkertm Thanks for your high comment on my listen experience. I just told what I think for my listening,and I do think it is important that we dare to say the real feeling,no matter which brand or which specific amp. As a forums,lot of people ... 
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
@audioquest4life  "In fact, I am waiting on test reports of the newly announced MC3500 to see how these new 350 watt plus tube amps compare to the MC2301s."    Are you working with McIntosh someway? It is my question.  
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
@roxy54              I used a lot of different amps before,and bought brand new McIntosh MC352 and C2300,and use it for more than 5 years.             Then I get a chance to demo listen Audio Research, and then you know I become Audio Research f...