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November 22, 2023, 11:19 PM
Thread: Power Cords - what's your favorite?
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Re: Power Cords - what's your favorite?
I read positive reviews of Dynamic Design AV Heritage GS and Titania GS PC and ICS; has any one used these cables?
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September 16, 2021, 12:06 PM
Thread: B&W 800 D4 series announced
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Re: B&W 800 D4 series announced
Me too,prefer D3 over D4 ,used senheisser HD660S on this video.
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August 2, 2021, 01:25 PM
Thread: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
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Re: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
Hi PC,
I see a preamp on horizon soon (in few months).first I have to pay my CC, burn ART27 tubes and use Ref 6 preamp. I'll definitely give a listen to first sound preamp before making final... -
July 31, 2021, 10:49 AM
Thread: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
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Re: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
Thank you, Bob,
I would call him ,decision is really about cost and sonic improvement as price is 13k VS 26.5K.
I am gravitating to idea of purchasing ET7A as i have listened to it with Aurrender... -
July 31, 2021, 10:05 AM
Thread: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
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Re: Conrad Johnson ART27A Stereo Triode Tube Amp
HI, i recently acquired ART27A amp and now looking for a preamp to set a system, ET7S2 vs GAT S2, i have not heard either.
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March 10, 2020, 08:07 PM
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Re: New to forum and need help on picking amp 75 SE vs 160 S
Sane advice!
I am no audiophile by any means but do like What i hear,mostly jazz.I began with MC 275/C22/C2200,BW Nat speakers,progressed to AR VT 150 M/LS 5 and loved what i heard.
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October 13, 2019, 03:12 PM
Thread: Ref 10 Replacement in Feb 2020 ?
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Re: Ref 10 Replacement in Feb 2020 ?
I trust jozua has seen the light and know what he is taking about,afterall he was the first one to post here, about arrival of M 160 Amp.
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December 5, 2018, 11:43 PM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
Mike, Do you have any Amp stand/rack recommendation for these babies?
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October 20, 2018, 01:42 AM
Thread: New Audio Research Video
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Re: New Audio Research Video
Do you mean more/double HP?
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September 25, 2018, 06:17 PM
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Re: Favorite ARC Amp: Do we have any preferences?
I recently heard 160M>>Ref 6>>Meridium 808 all connected to Focal Stella with Clear plus speaker cables and IC; so cool....
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September 17, 2018, 12:57 AM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
My best guess 45K
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September 16, 2018, 08:53 PM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
yes,why should not be there a 260M:popcorn:;Many moons ago when i wanted to buy GS 150,someone whispered,wait 160 is in the works and you can't buy GS now because the dude in Florida got all five...
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December 28, 2017, 06:00 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Hey Mike! since you bought the last Gs 150 amp, I suspect you are privileged to have more information than you are willing to share :)
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December 28, 2017, 11:59 AM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Where can i see the photos of new amps?
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December 27, 2017, 03:04 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Any idea of suggested retail price for AR 160 Mono Blocks?? perhaps 30k per set
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December 27, 2017, 02:37 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Ha Ha! I knew it was coming in New year and do not hold back for 260 SE sometimes later?
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December 10, 2017, 01:06 PM
Thread: Western Electric Returns (yes, the 300b too)
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Re: Western Electric Returns (yes, the 300b too)
Mike, how do you characterize the sound of WE 300B as compared to new AR Tube?,I know it is a different design
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December 10, 2017, 10:39 AM
Thread: Western Electric Returns (yes, the 300b too)
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Re: Western Electric Returns (yes, the 300b too)
WOW price of amp over 50K, and it takes 8 WE 300B per Channel;$$$$ what am i smoking?
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November 3, 2017, 08:06 PM
Thread: My visit to Audio Research HQ
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Thanks Mike for great tours and photos;
No Mono 160 amps??
were you able to get in bunker/secret lab??
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September 29, 2017, 06:52 PM
Thread: Suncoast Audio welcomes Audio Research
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Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Audio Research
splendid hardware you got there;I have a Ref 6 and have no desire to upgrade as it is plays fantastic,bombastic sound
Now when i get M160 amps ,that will be News
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September 22, 2017, 08:56 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
My last AR amp was VT 150 SE circa 1995 hooked to LsmkII(my introduction to audiophile for a net sum of $20k. I
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September 21, 2017, 09:06 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Since no one has added ,let me guess is the expected Ref 160 is Mono block or a stereo AMP?
Do you wish it to have meeters ??
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September 14, 2017, 11:43 AM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
I suspect the Ref 160 might not be an illusion,I could see preserved Gs 150 meters,unless AR decide to merge 150 line and create an updated model Ref 160 SE
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September 14, 2017, 10:32 AM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
Thanks joe,Glad to be here!
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September 13, 2017, 11:57 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
There are times when shell is there but innards are missing or scant. my order of Gs 150 never materalized
Now i am hallucinating that engineers have worked their magic and created another msterwork...
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Thanks for posting. I never knew where Dave's moniker came from. That is an impressive photo.
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