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Would I be a happy boy with an ARC CA-50?

I found an ARC CA-50 on Audiogon ad. I've read reviews of it from time to time, but I've never used one before.

I am mainly interested in this integrated amp to stop me from spending more on audio purchases. Ok, I know that won't happen. But, at least, I don't need to buy too many cables with an integrated.

Anyhow, I have a pair of KEF 103/4. I can only find specs on KEF.com for the current Reference 1 and 2, which the 103/4 is in between in regards to technical specs. The sensitivity - 2.83v @ 1m would be around 88db. The living room is about 20x15x10.

Sound preference: I like analytical dry "British" sounding audio gear like KEF and Tannoy professional speakers. As long as the detail is accurate, there is ample soundstage and the frequency response is flat, I am a happy boy.

Thanks y'all.
viggen
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glen
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Viggen, Don't you know "Nothing exceeds like excess". You'll be upgrading before you know it!!! I went with the Martin Logan Accents. Tubes with Electrostats rule!

You’re not the first person to say that's a little excessive for a secondary system. I'd still like to think I'm not as bad as some people at this web-site.

Take care
viggen OP
838 posts
 
Max,

I double checked. Eventhought ARC's website describes the "preouts" to be a subsonic or multiroom output, I surmise it is a full range pre-out, thus the CA-50 can be used as a preamp as well. First of all, it makes no sense that the CA50 can be used to operate in multiroom situation if the output isn't full range. Second, I check Audioreview, for the 5th time, and one reviewer stated the CA50 is close to his LS15 when used as a preamp. Doesn't that give your shivers down your spine? Ok it's just me.

Glen,

Nothing exceeds excess because excess already exceeds excess so excess can't logically exceed itself. = D

Glen,

I am one person to choose my stereo over my girlfriend, so I don't place a nice system in my bedroom incase my girlfriend gets jealous. I hope you don't have the same problem = D

You take care too!
viggen OP
838 posts
 
Oops, the seller of the CA-50 just informed me that it has a variable sub out...
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