Audio Research Ref 3 set display off/on

[Evgeny]

Should ARC Ref-3 save display settings?
I set display off, then turn amplifier off, then on and display is on too.

Is it correct?
Every time amplifier is on display should be adjusted?

 

[Mike]

Hi, welcome. Are you speaking of the REF3 Phono?


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[Evgeny]

No, about Audio Research Ref 3 line preamplifier.

 

[brad225]

I believe that is the way my Ref 3 operated also. I stopped turning the display off after the normal shutdown process recommended by ARC.

Turn the volume to 0 and mute the Ref 3. Walk over and turn off my amps. Return to the Pre and turn it off.

With no display glowing at me I ended up leaving the Ref 3 on until the middle of the next day. Not the end of the world but a safe habit to develop.

You probably have a better memory than I do though.

 

[Evgeny]

My Ref-3 produces audible bzzzzz noise when display is on.
In any way bad design, I can have many reasons to switch display off.

My previous pre Cary Audio SLP 03 remembered display settings.

 

[brad225]

Well based on the information of a buzzzzz there is something wrong with your Ref 3.

 

[Evgeny]

Is your display dead quiet? Do you hear any noise near the display?

 

[mep]

Is your display dead quiet? Do you hear any noise near the display?

If you hear noise caused by the display in the Ref 3, something is amiss. That's not normal.