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Originally Posted by triode12
... a number of Ref6 users have been reporting that the Lexan or perspex top covers have melted from the heat emanating from the unit. If I do get one, it'll have to come with a steel lid.
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This issue has been reported with other ARC units, including the Ref 5 and Ref Phono 2. Based on what I've seen and heard, they don't melt but some have warped - the result of inadequate ventilation.
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Primary sources: VPI TNT III/SDS turntable, SME-V arm; Bryston BDP-3 digital player; Bryston BDA-3 DAC; McIntosh MVP-881 disc player; McIntosh MR-80 tuner. Preamplifier Audio Research Ref 5SE; Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE; Moon 430 HA. Amplifiers Conrad Johnson Premier 1B; Audio Research D-300; Bryston 4B. Speakers Infinity IRS Beta. Recorders Tandberg TD20A; Crown SX-822; Nakamichi 670ZX; Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. Power Tice Power Block/Titan (x2); McIntosh MPC1500; API Ultra II-20; multiple 20A derated dedicated lines.
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