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August 6, 2017, 06:00 AM #1Audioshark
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ARC REF3 Phono Review
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August 7, 2017, 07:47 AM #2Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Would love to hear it. really liked the Ref2 phono. I still see ARC are persisting with one ground terminal for two inputs - would it be that difficult to add another
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Preamp: D'Agostino HD, conrad johnson GAT,
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August 7, 2017, 04:36 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Well, that was a high recommendation. Congrats ARC!
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August 7, 2017, 06:40 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
I do love my ARC Reference 3 phono pre!
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Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
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August 7, 2017, 07:17 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
I have a REF3 phono pre, also. Huge soundstage, great dynamics, details and soundstage.
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August 8, 2017, 02:17 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Sorry,but i would like to hear from you guys that has way more experience than i have, i heard ARC Ref.6 Pre and ARC Ref.150 with Wilson Audio Sasha 2 and Sabrina, what amazed me was the huge soundstage both in heigh and depth / width , is that because the ARC is making that huge 3D soundstage or is it a combination of ARC and Wilson audio ?
Or is there other Pre and amp combination with Wilson Audio who can make the same huge 3d Soundstage ?
And i didn't mean to hijack the thread
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August 8, 2017, 06:28 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
I believe its the ARC pre amp. I had a REF 5SE and it exhibited similar sonic traits in soundtage that you mention . I found it unnatural and it was slow in pace and rhythm. I sold it and kept my much better sounding cj GAT.
Originally Posted by FDPDK
YMMV.Source: Technics SP10mk3 - Thales Simplicity II, TW Raven AC-3 - Graham Phantom, SME 3012-R, Exclusive P3,,Linn LP12 - Naim ARO
Cartridges: Lyra Atlas Lambda SL, Lyra Etna SL, Lyra Delos, Dynavector XV-1s,Technics EPC100mk4, Ortofon A90, GM Royal, GM Classic, Denon ESC'd 103R, DL-S1, Audio Technica AT25, OC9II, Linn ESC'd Troika
Phono Stage: Phasemation EA-1200, Accuphase C-37,TW Acustik phono
EQ: DEQX HDP-4
Preamp: D'Agostino HD, conrad johnson GAT,
Amps: conrad johnson teflon premier 8a's, D'Agostino Momentum S250
Speakers: Wilson Maxx3
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January 5, 2018, 01:21 PM #8Audioshark
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Added a REF3 Phono to the REF10 Phono in the store. Gorgeous piece. Can’t wait to give it a listen.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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January 5, 2018, 01:41 PM #9Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Indeed it may, Whilst auditioning for a new pre my shortlist pared down to CJ GAT and ARC REF 10 Valved Vs Dag Momentum Pre and Dart 18NS SS. Originally Posted by XV-1
The GAT didn't make it through to the final round for exactly the same sonic traits that you attributed of the REF5se.
At the end of the day I went with the ARC Ref10 altho it was a very close run thing.
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January 5, 2018, 05:42 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: ARC REF3 Phono Review
Very nice Mike! Yet another excellent selection for your portfolio of products!
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Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
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