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In Reply to: REVIEW: Audio Research, Inc. Reference 3 Preamplifier (Tube) posted by rhyno on July 15, 2012 at 07:47:47:
HI,
I probably should not comment on your review. I have never heard any of the parts of your system so how can I know anything? But, much of what you have reported bothered me. It does not seem like you are reviewing an Audio Research product. Especially bothersome are the numerous references to SET amps which I never would consider mentioning in the same paragraph with ARC products. This is an apples and oranges comparison.ARC has had a corporate sound that has been consistent ever since the SP-11. The sound has always been fast, resolved, dynamic, and extremely neutral extending from DC to Light. If I did not know your review was of an ARC product, I would have thought it was built by a completely different company. Most of your comments would chase me away from this preamp since I am a long term ARC lover and you are describing a totally different sound.
I'm sorry, but I must completely discount your review and your observations.
Sparky
Edited to correct spelling
Edits: 07/17/12 07/17/12
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