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An Unusual Question -- Equipment Rental/Loans

I have an unusual question. Here's the deal.

My ARC Ref 5 will be shipped to the factory on Monday the 25th for the SE upgrade. I gather the Ref 5 will be tied up with ARC for at least two weeks. So, I'm minus a linestage which means I'm out of business for the duration.

The question is whether there's anyone out there who rents equipment for situations like mine. I would be looking to rent an ARC LS 27, a Ref 3 or a Ref 5. I live in the Philly area.

Thanks for the help.

Bruce
bifwynne
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pbnaudio
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Why not try something completely different ? Like a SolidState Preamp.

Hypothetically speaking - your significant other is a blonde - odds are you'd pick a brunette for an affair :-)

If you pay for shipping both ways, probably about $ 100 each way, I'd loan you a Olympia LX for the period. Then write about your experience with the LX here upon return of the Preamp would be all I'd ask.

Olympia LX

Good Listening

Peter
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lostbears
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I had the same problem when I needed to send my Ref 110 to ARC. The easiest way was to just let my ARC dealer ship my amp. He then let me borrow one of his demo amps until mine was back.
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onhwy61
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Don't critically listen to music for the few weeks. Every now and then give your ears and mind a break. Your system will sound that much better when you go back to the routine.
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jmcgrogan2
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LOL!! Yeah, like high end audio isn't enough of a niche market already....loaners.......Hahahahahaha

Now I am also in the Philly area (19001), and I happen to have a VAC Auricle preamp. You are welcome to 'rent' it if you want, but it's not an ARC (I used to own a Ref 3). Unbalanced RCA's only.

Cheers,
John
bifwynne OP
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Thanks for the kind offer JMC. But my hook-up to and from are all balanced. But I am very grateful for the kind offer.
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