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Originally Posted by cleeds
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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Yes warped not melted. My mistake. The Lexan/Perspex covers are a stupid addition, they don't add anything to the sound of the preamp except make it cheaper for ARC. The former ARC tech of Australia said that the steel perforated tops are better as they act like a Faraday cage.