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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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    Re: B&W 800 D4 series announced

    Me too,prefer D3 over D4 ,used senheisser HD660S on this video.
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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...
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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...
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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.
    is there any major sonic deference between two, when price is taken in...
  6. 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.
    switched back...
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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.
    I would not be surprised if M 260 amp is announced on 25th...
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    Re: Audio Research 160M

    Mike, Do you have any Amp stand/rack recommendation for these babies?
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    Re: New Audio Research Video

    Do you mean more/double HP?
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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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    Re: Audio Research 160M

    My best guess 45K
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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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    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 :)
    Sami
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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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    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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    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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    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

    Sami
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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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    Re: My visit to Audio Research HQ

    Thanks Mike for great tours and photos;
    No Mono 160 amps??
    were you able to get in bunker/secret lab??
    haha!!1
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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

    Sami
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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
    loved the sound, better than mcintosh as it had resolution and vocals were sweet not...
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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 ??
    Have updated circuit boards ,sentry moniroing,tubebias adjustment, a...
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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
    any thoughts?:scholar:
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    Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?

    Thanks joe,Glad to be here!
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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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