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In Reply to: RE: audio research REF 5 SE linestage & REF Phono 2 SE posted by mondial on June 10, 2016 at 22:30:22
Nice! pic. The ARC Ref5 SE is probably the best tubed pre-amp currently.
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I've been an ARC enthusiast for decades and run an SP20 myself, but I suspect the folks in Plymouth would say the REF6 or REF10 is ultimately better than the exceptional REF5SE. :)
Hi Estat,
Of course ARC will say that. I've heard both the REF 10 & 6 . Both superb performers but not in my system. I wish I can hear them in my system so I can compare it directly to my 5SE .
Mondial
In any absolute comparison your combination is nothing less than fabulous as compared with anything on the market. Certainly clearly superior to my one box SP20.
Yet, ARC continues to strive for more. Lower output impedance and distortion using more 6H30 tubes with the REF6. Going full dual mono with outrageous power supply stiffness with the REF 10.
They have an ongoing objective to seek stellar .
Hi Estat,
By the way I've heard your SP20 partnered w/ a REF 610 amp driving Duntech Sovereign's . The source came from a Michell GyroDec Turntable ( w/ Orbe platter upgrade) Kuzma Stogi Reference tonearm + Benz Micro cartridge . The system sounds superb.
Mondial
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