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Mods for ARC preamp / amp

There's a company called Great Northern Sound advertising on Audiogon saying they can do some pretty amazing mods on ARC gear. Has anyone out there used them? Were you satisfied by their work? I have an Arc ref 3 / ref 110, before I consider handing them over for a mod, would really like to hear from all of you. Thanks.

Erik
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davt
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Do an internet search on GNSC modifications. They are not new at this and have been doing it for a long time. Steve also has a history with ARC. I believe that there are some reviews of their mods on HiFi+ magazine. I have not owned thier products but have heard them in others systems and was impressed.
smoffatt
205 posts
 
I have had the following ARC products modded by GNSC over the years with stunning sonic results. Highly recommended.
PH3SE, LS16MKI, REF2MKI, REF Phono, Classic 120's.

I currently have a REF3 LE and a REF2 Phono at GNSC being modded as we speak.

Visit their website.
chatta
314 posts
 
Have read lots of positive reviews of these guys, and since they have been promoted on Audiogon, they are recommended.
tlg
69 posts
 
I think Elizabeth summed it up just right. I don't think I would want somebody besides ARC messing around with my $10,000 component. I own the REF 3>REF 110>CD 7 combo.
scousepasty
106 posts
 
I have had most of my ARC amps modified over the years with great results.
Remember that (even) ARC build their products to fit a price band, profit margin and 'house' sound.

GNS modified my Wadia 581SE and I was happy enough to send them my Ref 5 & Ref 2 Phono to modify.
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