I very recently heard the ref 75 on a Guarneri Futura at my dealer. For what it is worth...
I was there to audition (and buy) a pair of Memento (about the last new pair available in Holland). When I walked into another listening room, on a very low level, a pair of GF was playing on ref 75. On walking in, even at this low listening level, I was immediately captured. Sheer bliss. Incredible. A pairing made in heaven. The smooth character of the Sf's together with the powerfull almost tangible midrange that the Audio Research produce just gelled together. A perfect combination of detail and peaceful smoothness. Now I have to start saving up....
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