Audio Research Reference CD-7

Um, it's a number. I'm really sure they said, "Hey, what can we do to be more like Marantz?"

I think ARC used Reference CD-7 name because there is seven 6H30 triodes inside( more on www.arcdb.ws ). But, i agree name is not very original...
Since it is using many things from REF3 preamp i am very interested to audition it as soon as it gets in my hands.

I have the ARC Ref3 preamp and IMO it is one of the best preamps available

For this CD7 to have much of the Ref3 technology will stand it in good stead.

I spoke to Marc Mickelson, Editor for http://www.soundstage.com and he heard the CD7 at CEDIA with their new Refernce 210T. Marc thought the sound was terrific.

Here is a look at my system with the Ref3

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?vaslt&1049587927&openmine&zzOneobgyn&4&5#Oneobgyn

Sorry if I was harsh, I guess 7 is just a number, sorry.

I'v seen pics of the unit and it looks great except the black handles ,it could be with out on my opinion.
George