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Old 02-17-2020, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by GSOphile View Post
Unlike Mac, I see quite a few posters on various sites pairing ARC preamps with other manufacturers' amps.
I had my ref5se, then ref6, paired with the esoteric a02 with good results. It was actually a sweet sound. Still, I preferred the ARC GS150 with my ref6.

I'm not saying it can't work, but it's a much "safer" bet to stick with the brand of your choice, knowing that they were developed alongside each other.