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Anyone has a reference system where amplification is SS ?
OK,Let's  think step by step, What is the reference system? It is the  advanced system, right ?  so OP want to ask Which is the advanced system,Tube or SS,   right ? However, a lot of people use tube system,  while a lot of people use SS syste... 
What is meant exactly by the description 'more musical'?
A good amplifier can be referred to as a musical amplifier. It is not simply a technical term; it expresses how much you love the amplifier. It's that simple. In fact, we have our measurement of a good amplifier. If you can continue listening fo... 
ARC VSi75SE v. MF Nu-Vista 800
It seems there is a lot of items discussed here 1,The sound is right or not 2, The installation and operation is easy or not. 3, The basic model is valuable or not. I am a guy to pay Audio research with more than 20 years. 1, The sound is rig... 
Rega Cursa 3?
I just bought another one and now  I hold 2pcs of Rega cursa 3 in hand. It is very very good preamplifier, and I wonder why Rega do not continue to make preamplifier now. I used to buy REGA int Elicit brand new in local dealer ,and we try to liste... 
Preamp has too much gain
In-between the pre and power amplifier, insert another passive preamp ( without power), that let you adjust anytime in the future.    
Can anyone explain what a power tube does inside an amplifier, eg kt88.
Signal enlarge through the air in the power by the electrical pressure.  
Any Nagra Classic Amp or Classic Preamp owners out there willing to share their feedback
I have the different idea, you can keep audio research power amplifier and swap out audio research ref 6se. For me, that is a good plan finally. For you, you can just listen several days to see if you are satisfied with the combo. Most of them, a... 
Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers
I have same experience, never use the special care or transformer , doesn't matter it is powered or non power transformer,they won't bring the same quality sound. The only choice is that you bring the same xlr,or same RCA with both pre and power ... 
new preamp
@gdnrbob  Could you tell us more about MA-1? Have you compare with Audio research power amplifier?  
new preamp
Noted with thanks.  
new preamp
@gdnrbob  which power amplifier  working for the mp-1?  
Simple question, probably stupid
+1. Larryi  
Amp vs Preamp which is more important?
The sound signal is your car and pre amplifier and amplifier are two part of highway. We will experience traffic problems when  lane numbers shrinked, that happens with the signal. It could be that the pre is more important, it could be that the a... 
user poll on seperates vs integrated
Music lover who went integrated amplifier, finally go to enter the separated amplifier, as the play period is way longer than  we think when we start. So to save money,go separated at first step.  
Audio Research in Receivership.
Business is business, brand is brand,and owner is owner. As long as the brand is on the market, it is ok for most of us. The word " Dead"  at this moment is really their opinions and I don't agree with.