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April 5, 2017, 01:08 PM #1Guest
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Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Alma Music and Audio is very proud to announce our new product line: Audio Research!
Audio as a hobby tends to create legends, because it is, by nature, a very passionate affair. People get attached to products they’ve had long relationships with, and those products, in turn, become legends.
And we’re very proud to now represent one of the true legends in this hobby, Audio Research! As one of the oldest continually operating companies in American high-end audio, Audio Research earned its place in history, with many successful products over its 40 years of existence, many of them that are now true classics.
Because of that prestigious history, and the belief that we, as a dealer, must offer a complete yet cohesive portfolio of products and assembled systems, we’re extremely happy to be able to represent Audio Research in our region!
We have currently some products available for demonstrations, such as the Reference 6 preamp and the GSi75 integrated amp, and more will come in the near future! Here is the entire product line!
Please contact us for more information or an audition!
Thanks,
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April 5, 2017, 03:00 PM #2Audioshark
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Congrats! Great brand.
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April 5, 2017, 03:02 PM #3Guest
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Thanks, Mike
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April 5, 2017, 07:40 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Agreed!
Originally Posted by Mike
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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April 6, 2017, 04:36 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Great addition! Congrats!
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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
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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April 6, 2017, 04:02 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Congrats!
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Speakers/Amp/Preamp: Thiel CS2.4 / ARC Ref 110 / ARC Ref 3
Sources: Basis 2001/Graham2.2/Nagra BPS/Benz Micro Glider SL, Dynavector 20X2-L, ARC CD7, Oppo BDP-83 SE
Cables/Power/Other: Nordost Heimdall ICs, SCs / Shunyata Hydra 8, Shunyata Python Helix PC / VPI 16.5, HRS Nimbus isolation system
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April 6, 2017, 07:15 PM #7Guest
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Thanks, guys!
Maybe we've just picked the right components to start, but the pairing ARC 75SE and Reference 6 preamp is magical over here! On the YG Carmel 2s, it's providing a true "walk in" soundstage!
cheers,
alex
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April 6, 2017, 10:27 PM #8Senior Member
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Congrats on picking up ARC. I know you'll do them justice and with the void left behind by previous dealer, the ARC franchise has a strong following in SD it should do well for you. I never heard YG paired with ARC, I'm looking forward to hearing that combo.
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April 7, 2017, 01:14 AM #9Guest
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Hi Rob!
We were going to wait until the "big iron" (Ref 150/250) arrived to pair ARC with YG. But we heard so many good things about the Ref 75SE amp, so we had to order on... And what do you know? It copes well with the (small) YG Carmel 2!
You're welcome to stop by and check them out!
cheers,
Alex
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April 7, 2017, 05:21 AM #10Senior Member
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
The Ref 75SE is a wonderful amp.
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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
Conditioner: Shunyata Triton 3
Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
ICs and SCs: Wireworld Platinum 8
Rack: Artesania Exoteryc
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April 7, 2017, 12:03 PM #11Guest
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
I made a quick video with my iPhone (7 Plus) to show the Ref 75SE+Ref 6 playing the YG Carmel 2s. Some people seem to think they have no bass, and I beg to differ. It's just a matter of properly setting them up.
Bass was incredible, and that's with a 75W amp. You can see the phone wobble in its stand as the bass notes hit...
cheers,
Alex
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April 8, 2017, 07:55 AM #12Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Congrats Alex!
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
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Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
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Kharma Elegance interconnects
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June 9, 2017, 02:47 PM #13Senior Member
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Re: Audio Research @ Alma Music and Audio!
Alex please send me a PM about acquiring a REF6 please.
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June 16, 2017, 07:08 AM #14Senior Member
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thanks for the vid , never heard carmels
1]bel canto EIX/ F5 monoblocks . BC cd2, tannoy eaton legacy 2]bel canto pre 5 ,arcam a85 , black ice modded dac
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June 16, 2017, 12:42 PM #15Guest
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Yeah we got such good results in our store, that we decided to show the Carmel 2s with ARC at the LA Audio Show, and in spite of the challenging room, we got them to sing! People were looking for a hidden subwoofer behind the Aqua banner...
https://www.stereophile.com/content/...st-report-laas
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The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
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Does anyone have experience with these new cables yet? In particular, I am curious how the Theta line compares to the Venom-X. Thanks in advance.
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