stesom
Responses from stesom
| Holo Audio May DAC I got my May KTE two weeks ago today, upgraded from a Denafrips Venus II. Almost 200 hours in and magic is starting to happen. Its very interesting how break in makes such a difference from new out of the box to now. It has started to really fl... | |
| best preamp for ayre mxr I am very happy with the ARC Ref-3 matched with the MX-R. They did not introduce the KX-R until after I purchased. The combination is remarkably neutral and accurate.....Steve | |
| Any Comparisons between VTL 7.5 & ARC Ref 3 I am running Ayre MX-R monos. I have heard the same setup as mine at my dealer, but using the ARC Ref-210s and also dead quiet.....Steve | |
| Any Comparisons between VTL 7.5 & ARC Ref 3 To me, at this price point, better is at best subjective. Both units are very well designed and executed. I expect the goal of the manufacturers is to be as accurate as possible. Just two different designs to achieve the same goalm, since both are... | |
| Any Comparisons between VTL 7.5 & ARC Ref 3 My Ref-3 is dead quiet, don't have any noise issues with any of my ARC components including a ph-7 and ref cd7.....Steve | |
| McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3? Without having been at the concert or recording session for comparison. I look for how natural instruments and vocals sound compared to my experience to live music. Most folks have a good feeling for what things sound like in real life.There is no... | |
| McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3? Straight wire with gain is the ideal. I would expect that is the design goal for high-end design as opposed to creating a device that has a purposely built in sonic signature/style. Again if you like MAC, buy it. Since the debate for you personall... | |
| McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3? Just to keep this thread in perspective, the Mac cost almost double or triple (depending on options) the REF-3. I would hope for the extra spend that the MAC is better. To me, the Mac is a bit gimmicky. In that they offer both a tube and SS option... | |
| Feedback on new Ayre MX-R Monoblocks I just want to add that I am also a very happy MX-R owner. I auditioned McIntosh 501, ARC Ref-210 and Ayre MX-R and on my ML Summits the Ayre was a keeper. All these amps are excellent. Just a matter of system matching and individual taste......Ha... | |
| Ayre Monoblocks vs. Linn Klimax Solo 500s I just got a pair of Ayres yesterday and could not be happier with them in my system. When you spend this kind of money, there are a lot of great choices. So it still comes down to personal preference and system matching. Opinions and reviews won'... | |
| Zero feedback and class A,which is better? I have to chime in here having listened to MA-1 MK II.3 through ML Summits and the ZEROs would be required. The MLs sucked the life out of an otherwise very fine Amp....Steve | |
| Audio Research PH-7 I brought home a ph-5 and it was very nice so I ended up buying a ph-7 to get the full impact of the new gain stage from the re-3.I just picked up a ref-3 and together I have a system I never though I could own. I would call it sonic fireworks in ... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Actually I like the look of ARC simple but solid and refined. I am going to bring home the ARC cd-7 to try along with atma-sphere MA-1 MK2s tomorrow should be a fun weekend......Steve | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Tboooe.......Now the wait begins. It is hard to believe that a 10K pre-amp is backordered 3-4 weeks, but it is that good. Report back when you get it and let it break in a while. I cannot stay away from my system, it just makes me want to listen f... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold I upgraded from a Classe cp-60 to the ref-3 and for me it is quite significant. The classe is a great pre but I have never heard the depth of soundstage, harmonics and sense of space that I have now.I tried the LS-26 and it is also an improvement ... |