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Audio refinement complete?

Hello, I am interested in buying a dedicated cd player and integrated amp with a warm sound from the same company. I am not sure of the sonic signature of the audio refinement complete integrated and cd player but they both have received good reviews. I am looking to stay under 1,000 for the purchase of both, would they be my best bet for a warm-like sound. Currently I am using my marantz dv 7600 as my cd player. How will the refinement compare to the marantz? By the way these will be driving ascend acoustics sierra ones or b and w 685s havent made up my mind thanks to all!
bigmoneyv4
ssglx
203 posts
 
Fantastic combo in my opinion. I'm not sure I would call it warm, but very exciting, holographic, colorful, and with great bass. Somewhat forgiving which may be what you're after.

Very affected by different cables.
chashmal
605 posts
 
Bigmoneyv4 : I lived with the Audio Refinement gear (amp, pre, and CD) for 6 years. It was quite satisfying, open, warm, and suprisingly detailed. However, being 'mock tube' solid state gear, it made me hungry for the real tube sound. Now I have an SET amp which I absolutely love (Art Audio Carissa). Looking back it was the best move for the money. I say go for it.
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I use that combination to drive a pair of Celestion SL700s in my bedroom system that also doubles as HT with a wall-mounted flat panel screen. I have no desire to change.
bigmoneyv4 OP
20 posts
 
Do you think it will do the sierra 1's justice though? I mean they have low sensitivity (86db)and the audio refinement can only do 50w
darkmoebius
900 posts
 
Bigmoney,

In your price range, the AR Complete is probably the best integrated amp for the musical priorities you've stated here. I'd say the best by a long shot.
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