I've heard the SP-9 a number of times in a friends system. I owned the SP-14 for many years. If you can afford it, go with the SP-14. Its a much better sounding unit. I'll bet you can pick one up at a very reasonable price these days. I sold mine for $1000. years ago when I bought my new REF-3.
Audio Research SP9 MKII
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Found two ARC SP9's for sale. The first is the MKII with 6h23p-eb Russian 6922 tubes
the second was a SP9 that was sent back to ARC and upgraded to the MKII, it has 2-6922 Sovtek Tubes installed .
Question, given they are both about the same price should which one would be the best one to purchase?
Found two ARC SP9's for sale. The first is the MKII with 6h23p-eb Russian 6922 tubes
the second was a SP9 that was sent back to ARC and upgraded to the MKII, it has 2-6922 Sovtek Tubes installed .
Question, given they are both about the same price should which one would be the best one to purchase?
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Having owned both the SP-9 mkII & SP-14, I have to agree with oregonpapa. Both were good performers, when equipped with the Siemens, early 60's, grey shield, CCa, but- the 14 did have better presentation than the 9. I handed my 14 down to my son. Whichever you settle on, install an IEC C14 connector(ie: http://www.partsconnexion.com/ac_furutech_plug_inlet.html) and upgrade the PC. It's an easy project, given the aluminum chassis, and well worth the effort. |
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