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January 28, 2016, 04:53 PM #51
Re: Ref 6 Has Arrived
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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January 28, 2016, 04:59 PM #52
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January 28, 2016, 05:01 PM #53Jock
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January 28, 2016, 05:30 PM #54
Re: Ref 6 Has Arrived
I have no experience with the Ref 3 or Ref 5, but supposedly the Ref 5 was much better than the Ref 3 and many thought the Ref 5SE was a bigger leap over the Ref 5 than the Ref 5 was over the Ref 3. I owned the Ref 5SE for almost 2 years and I loved it. However, the Ref 5SE isn't in the same league as the Ref 6. If you are mildly interested in the Ref 6, you should try and hear a Ref 6 in your own system so you can form your own opinion. Any dealer that doesn't loan you gear is a fool.
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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January 30, 2016, 12:19 AM #55
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Of course for the retail price of the Ref 6 you might be able pick up a used Reference 40th Anniversary and you might never feel the need to upgrade again.
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January 30, 2016, 01:10 PM #56
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January 30, 2016, 01:11 PM #57
Re: Ref 6 Has Arrived
Speakers: Magico M-Project w/MPods
Amps: CAT Legend -> CAT JL7s
Analog: Kronos Pro Limited Edition / Black Beauty tonearm / Zyx Universe Premium, Ortofon A95
Digital: Roon->Vivaldi DAC/Upsampler
Cables/Power: Kubala Sosna Elation ICs & SCs / Shunyata Denali 6000T & PC's / Furutech outlets
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January 30, 2016, 01:43 PM #58
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It would be interesting to hear how the lower register of a cello sounds with the new SE amps.
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January 30, 2016, 06:08 PM #59
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January 31, 2016, 12:36 PM #60
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Darrin, when are you expecting yours?
Mark
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Pass Labs XP32......incoming
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Manley Chinook Phono Pre
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Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 31, 2016, 05:28 PM #61
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I've had mine for a few weeks - haven't unboxed it yet - painting house and new carpet and my wife's dad just passed away so everything is in disarray. Also have new air tight atm 3011r monos I haven't fired up.
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January 31, 2016, 06:14 PM #62
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Darrin,
So sorry to hear about your father in law, my condolences.
You have been busy, gear wise. Congratulations!
Those ATM-3011R's are some serious amps. Can't wait for some photos and your opinion.Last edited by joeinid; February 1, 2016 at 03:05 AM.
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January 31, 2016, 06:28 PM #63
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Sorry to hear about your Father-in-law Darrin.
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January 31, 2016, 07:17 PM #64
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Darrin...condolences to you and your wife. I hope she's ok.
Cyril
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January 31, 2016, 07:53 PM #65
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Darrin, I'm so sorry to hear that. Please tell your wife that we all are very sorry for her loss.
Mark
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Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 31, 2016, 08:06 PM #66
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Appreciate the thoughts everyone.
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January 31, 2016, 08:42 PM #67
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My condolences to you and your wife Darrin.
Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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February 1, 2016, 02:55 AM #68
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Darrin - My condolences to you, your wife and family.
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September 6, 2016, 03:00 AM #69
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Hi mep,
Just wondering where I could read your review, assuming it has already been published? Also, how would you describe the speed and low frequency reproduction of Ref 6? Especially compared to SS pre-amps such as Pass XP-30, Ayre KX-R, etc. (if you know them well), if not, comparison with any SS pre-amp that you know will do.
I'm looking at new LS28 or used Ref 5SE and the info from ARC is LS28 sounds very similar to Ref 6 and main difference is in the size of the soundstage. LS28 also plays faster than Ref 5SE but Ref 5SE still holds the edge over LS28 in terms of soundstage.
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September 7, 2016, 05:03 PM #70
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If you mean my preliminary thoughts, you can read those here: http://positive-feedback.com/reviews...-6-line-stage/
The final version hasn't been written yet as I have a bunch of gear in for review. As for your other questions pertaining to how the Ref 6 compares against the Pass XP-30 and the Ayre KX-R, I have no experience with those preamps in my system. The last SS preamp that was in my system was the Krell KRC-HR. SS preamps sound like SS preamps and tube preamps sound like tube preamps. I owned the Ref 5SE for almost 2 years and I feel confident in saying the Ref 6 is better in every way. I have zero experience with the LS28 so I can't tell you how it compares with the Ref 5SE or the Ref 6. ARC tries to be accurate when they tell you how one product of theirs compares against another of their products and I think they do a good job. I'm sorry I can't give you the comparison information you are actually looking for, but I simply don't have experience listening to the SS preamps you are asking about.
If you have made up your mind that you want to buy an ARC preamp and not a SS preamp, you need to follow your wallet. The LS28 looks sort of like a Ref 6 and it sells for $7500. You can buy a used Ref 5SE for less money if you shop around. However, if the apparent speed of a preamp is more important to you than the soundstage size (going by your comments), then you should go for the LS28. The bonus is that you would be buying it brand new I presume so you would have a full warranty as well. I will tell you that I never considered the Ref 5SE as being slower sounding than the Ref 6 for whatever that is worth.Micro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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September 8, 2016, 01:48 AM #71
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Thanks a lot, mep. Appreciate it and it's very helpful. I'm leaning towards LS28 if it sounds similar to Ref 6. Yes if I have to pick between soundstage and speed, I'd go with the latter. I also prefer the new ARC look. But the decision isn't easy because Ref 5SE has been a very popular pre for many years and at current used price I feel it's a steal.
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May 7, 2017, 01:23 PM #72
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