Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps

Hello,

Just wondering if ARC Ref 5 preamp will mate well with Krell FPB 450 MCX monoblocks. My speakers are Revel Salon 2.

sfstereo09-25-2011 7:14am

mitch4t Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,611 posts 09-25-2011 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you ever do this let me know. I've had my eyes on a pair of 450 mcx also.
microstrip Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 180 posts 09-25-2011 at 06:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I will be a great match - the Ref3 was an usual recommendation at the time, as they matched perfectly in electrical terms, and the REF5, that has better definition in the bass and more slam, will be a much better match. I have no experience with the Salon2 and I am extrapolating from my experience with the REF3 and the FPB750 MCX - I think that the 450 MCX will sound similar.
macdadtexas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,794 posts 09-25-2011 at 08:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete nice, nice, nice, do it.
bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 09-25-2011 at 10:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sfstereo, I own the REF 5 and used to own the Ref 3. I concur with Micro insofar as saying that the Ref 3 and 5 have similar input/output electrical attributes (e.g. impedance, voltage etc). So, if the Ref 3 works well with the Krell, I expect the Ref 5 would as well.