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| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers marco1 Agreed.Have to watch those high SPL'S as we are getting older. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers oldrooney I too tend to turn up some music slightly as I find there is a "sweet spot" where the music opens up and is dependent upon the track and music. As you say it needs a little"oomph" to get it to sound good. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers ghdprentice I do listen to some music in the 65 to 75 db range and it sounds very good. it's dependent on the recording. Agreed the better mysystem has beccome the need for less volume. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers ghdprentice yes just peaks at 85db . If the music goes to continuous spl over 80 db I turn it down to 80db or less. I am aiming for the system to sound best at 70db -80db. Thats one of the important points about getting better gear. To be able t... | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers ghdprentice Thanks. That's what I thought 35 Watts or half of 70 Watts. Well it seems like you're saying that the difference in power/quality switching in your system is not that much different. Was curious as to what levels your spl's are? Min... | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers speedthrills My bad I was actually referring to an article I read on the new arc reference 80 SE amplifier. It is switchable from Ultra linear to triode mode but I can't seem to find the power rating for the triode setting. The 80 SE is 70 watt... | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers Does anyone have experience with ARC latest iteration , the Reference 80se amplifier at 70 watts/channel as compared to the Reference 75SE soundwise? THE REF 80SE has rca inputs on the unit so I guess using RCA IC's would not be a problem? | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers johnread57 Thanks , Sounds like your fully balanced from source to speakers. Will take a look at your system. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers speedthrills Thanks. I agree it's a good idea to contact ARC directly and will do so as their answer will be definitive. Just curious how much wattage do your 75se and 150se put out in triode mode? cant seem to find any data on this. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers newbee my preamps output impedances are as follows: 200 ohms from the Wavestream Kinetics 150 ohms from the Wyetech Ruby 3500 ohms from the updated /customized Counterpoint SA5000 | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers atmasphere Thanks thats good information from an insider at ARC. I would try to purchase the ampliifier with a return provision ,if possible . | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers cleeds yeah ouch!! Not looking for added service expense/shipping if possible. I don't repair but am capable of changing tubes, biasing, changing fuses. I do have an audio technician who does repairs for me at a reasonable cost | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers ghdprentice Thanks your suggestion makes sense.If I purchase the ARC amp and really like it I could sell off several preamps and IC'S and go all ARC with balanced interconnects. | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers newbee Thanks for input. I have no IC'S longer than 2.5 meters in the system. I was wondering if the output impedance of my preamps makes a difference? relating to the input impedance of the ARC amps . The ARC amps are both 300k ohm input imped... | |
| Audio Research reference amplifiers used with RCA IC`s and unbalanced preamplifiers cleeds Thanks. My 2 current amplifiers are both tubes class a/b so I don't think I would incur any extra electric expense. I understand I may not get maximum performance but as 2 of the 3 preamps are rca only I did not want to spend money on IC'... |