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ARC Ref 210 or Ayre MXR with Wilson Maxx2

I have CJ ACT2.2 preamp and Premier 350 amp driving Wilson Maxx2. I like the sound of the ACT2.2/350 combo so far, warm and have decent bass, but if I need to change power amp, which amp, ARC 210 or Ayre MXR, a better match for Wilson Maxx2 speakers? I am looking for warm and musical sound, with good detail and dynamic. Thanks.
128x128hpfish10
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May be I am wrong, but I thing the ARC210 needs a real balanced preamplifier - I am not sure it can be used with the ACT2. Anyway I currently own ARC and have owned the ACT2 and the 350 - an excellent setup - but I thing that the two brands do not mix well - I was never pleased with the mix of cj and ARC.
BTW, the REF210 when fitted with the KT120s is a much better sounding than when using the 6550s - it seems much more open and powerful.
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hpfish10 OP
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I believe there is a RCA to Balanced adapter sold by Ayre that can connect single ended preamp to balanced tube amp. I am not sure this connection will be optimal for use with the full balanced design of Ayre.
raquel
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A variety of XLR to single-ended adapters, and vice-versa, are manufactured by Neutrix. They are not expensive. Whether they will work well with these components is unknown to me.
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