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Which power amplifier match audio research ref 3

I need to find a power amplifier which matches my audio research reference 3. I am currently using Blue circle BC2, the sound is too soft and not so detailed .
Is Audio research 300.2 a good match?
Which do you recommend if i want rich voice?
raybanma
hevac1
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I have a ref3 with Simaudio Moon W6's and the sound is great.
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stringreen
6,435 posts
 
I have to agree with the Audio Research. The same design team will have created them both, with the same performance character that makes each one together, better than their separate performances.
bifwynne
2,206 posts
 
Again, . . . I have to agree with Stringreen. I said the same above.
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atmasphere
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Whatever you go with, to get the most out of your preamp you will want an amplifier with a higher input impedance- 100K or so.
semi
649 posts
 
Ralph only speaks the truth...

When I had Ref3 hooked up to BAT 150SE, I lost bass weight. Problem was impedance matching as Ralph pointed out, Ref3 has a relative high output impedance. I am surprise to read Pass being mentioned here, Pass is known to have low input impedance among SS.

Safe bet is tube amp, but not all tube amps are created equal.
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