preamp for ARC 210 monos

What are people using out there to go with these amps? Anything other than an ARC Ref? Definitely want HT bypass and remote volume. Thx.

rblnr12-21-2009 2:52pm

elberoth2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,223 posts 12-22-2009 at 02:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMO Ref-3 or 5 is the way to go. Those amps were voiced togeter.
mantis007 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 12-22-2009 at 03:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used a BAT VK-52SE - was a nice match.
mtdking Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 157 posts 12-22-2009 at 09:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You would be foolish not to use a Ref 3 or Ref 5. They have a magic synergy together.
tdaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 201 posts 12-23-2009 at 01:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used the Ref 3 and now the Ref 5 which are the obvious choices for the voice matching as already said. Beyond that I used an Ayre phono pre amp wihch I thought mated very well with various ARC pre/amp combos. I bet their preamps would work well with ARC amps. I have also always ben intrigued with VAC and would like to try some of their stuff too. I am sure there are some more... Terry
rblnr OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 37 posts 12-24-2009 at 12:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Would like to try some of these but in home auditions are tough these days. May just go Ref 5, love the 210s so it's a no brainer probably. Anyone using SS in front of the 210s?