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| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Unoear, I appreciate your sensitivity in explaining the economics. That was some pretty nice dancing! :o)Actually, I did go a couple grand out of pocket and I sent the 3 in for new tubes and a thorough check up before selling it--another $500, So,... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Hi Tvad, just as I mentioned earlier:"In my experience pre-amps are more sensitive to system differences and contexts except speakers, than most other components including amps and front ends, so all this is FWIW."That said, the Lamm L2 Ref and L1... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Dev, No power trip, just my surprised response to being psychologically classified by "Type" on an audio chat forum. That was a first. This has absolutely nothing to do with your disagreement over a subjective opinion of mine.My last comment was n... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp I don't know where this "I'm being attacked" idea comes from. I have absolutely no problem with any different point of view or impression and I stated that upfront. Disagreements are common and understandable (systems, references, rooms, listeners... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Dev,It's great you have a close friend/dealer whom you trust to give advice and there's no reason to think of his opinion as anything but genuine. Knowing some of the circumstances and context for that opinion would be enlightening but no one expe... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp Obviously there will always be a spectrum of opinion on new models versus what they are replacing. For those pleased with the Ref 3's performance there is little reason to waste time or money considering an upgrade. Who knows, the differences are ... | |
| Best amplifier for Wilson Maxx 2's I would recommend amps that are reasonably powerful whether tube or solid state, possibly Lamm Hybrids or Audio Research 110 or better. PASS amps would work fine as well any BAT Stereo or mono amp combination. VTL, CJ etc have also been used at de... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp The moment any great high end manufacturer ceases to do R&D and make improvements to their products as significant as the Ref 5 they might as well hang it up. In case anyone hasn't noticed amidst of all the hand wringing over economic circums... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp In case anyone has trouble understanding, my comparative comments were couched in retrospective contrast with a _new model_, not as any glaring pronouncement regarding deficiencies of the Ref 3. Every opinion involves comparison and I thought I wa... | |
| Audio Research Ref 5 preamp As an addendum to my previous comments, the Ref 5 now has a little over 200 hours on it and has improved markedly in terms of perceived frequency extension, micro-dynamics and its ability to capture the natural weight and dimension of instruments ... | |
| Rockport's or Magico's Tis is a pretty good example of how differently we all listen and how different our priorities are regarding the intricate cues in music that draw us in. There are many aspects to any one speaker systems performance and design but infinitely more ... | |
| Rockport's or Magico's Obviously you took great personal offense to my comments above and are still struggling with that. My apologies if you took anything as a personal attack. Since I have great respect for the talent and commitment of Andy Payor and Alon Wolf and fee... | |
| Rockport's or Magico's BTW, kudos to Baby Bear and Koegz. I had not seen their descriptions and sound comments above, before now. Really well explicated and not a hint of edge or narcissism. Both make great points about the speakers differences and defining character. W... | |
| Rockport's or Magico's Drac, I never judged your choice or characterized the Sason's LF response as a negative. Nor did I judge the Sason's other than to say they were likely a well made speaker design based on positive comments, including yours. I never mentioned Wilso... | |
| Rockport's or Magico's >>>" I didn't want to sound like I was schilling these speakers. I have no financial ties to RSA."<<<That is admirable, however making the statement that you found a pair of speakers at a fraction of the price of the Magico/Rockp... |