Any experience with the Audio Research PH7?

"The best Audio Research is always the next model."

And that's a GOOD thing, right? I mean, if ARC stood still we wouldn't be enjoying the Ref-3, the CD-7 and other products this fine company contributes to audio mania.

03-01-07: Thomasheisig
"The best Audio Research is always the next model."

Why do you want to get the best ARC? As you said, it does not exist. Get one according to your taste now and be happy.

The best Audio Research is always the next model.

My experience indicates that this is often not the case.

I have just passed 500 hours on my PH-7. I moved up through the PH-3, PH-3SE and the PH-5. As great as the PH-5 was, the PH-7 makes all other before it sound broken.

What would be the minimum gain (MC Cartridges)that can be use on the PH7 with the REF3...i did have the PH5, but could not use anything below o.5mV...