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Ref 160M is now on the ARC website
Looks great but why are the specifications not listed for hum and noise and power supply energy storage. Also note THD higher than Ref 150se and GS 150 with 140 watts instead of 150.
Doesn't mean it won't sound great but it is puzzling. Maybe sacrifices had to be made for new circuit with auto biasing? Perhaps an engineer can weigh in.
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Wilson Alexia V, ARC Ref 160M MkII,Ref 40,Ref Phono2SE, Shunyata Triton3, Typhon, Sigma PCs, ICs & SCs, Spectral SDR4000SV (w MIT IC), Belcanto PL1, Oppo 205, Marantz 2270 (tuner only):AudioDesk and VPI record cleaners, Furutech Demag & Destat; Stillpoint Apertures, TechDas AF 3S Premium with SAT CF9 and Kuzma 4pt 9" arms, Lyra Atlas Lambda SL, Dynavector XV1-t stereo and XV1-s mono carts, Miyajima mono, Shure V15VxMR, Last edited by jdandy; 04-13-2018 at 02:41 PM. Reason: correct title error |
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Did you mean the Reference 160M mono block? That what I see on their site. Like the look but I would prefer the meter to be toned down a bit. It’s a bit much for my taste.
- Buck
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3 |
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Wait to see it in person before passing judgement. Think of a heads up cockpit display. i'm not sure it could be much more subtle. (FYI spent a part of my day with those meters today)
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As an ARC fan, I'm hopeful that the sound is an advancement over the current generation. The proof is in the listening.
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Wilson Alexia V, ARC Ref 160M MkII,Ref 40,Ref Phono2SE, Shunyata Triton3, Typhon, Sigma PCs, ICs & SCs, Spectral SDR4000SV (w MIT IC), Belcanto PL1, Oppo 205, Marantz 2270 (tuner only):AudioDesk and VPI record cleaners, Furutech Demag & Destat; Stillpoint Apertures, TechDas AF 3S Premium with SAT CF9 and Kuzma 4pt 9" arms, Lyra Atlas Lambda SL, Dynavector XV1-t stereo and XV1-s mono carts, Miyajima mono, Shure V15VxMR, |
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I can attest that it is absolutely wonderful. Easily one of the best amplifiers I have heard to date.
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Library: Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Isis, Subwoofers: (2) REL Acoustics 212SE Amplification: D’agostino Momentum preamplifier, D’agostino S250 stereo amplifier Digital: dCS Rossini CD/SACD transport, dCS Rossini DAC/streamer/master clock. Analog: Brinkmann Taurus table, Lyra Etna Lambda, Audio Research Ref. Phono 3 |
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ARC has really upgraded its looks since it fell under the Mcintosh umbrella. |
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It has a triode mode of operation with 75W output in addition to its ultralinear mode with 140W. It's not exactly cheap at a reported price of $30k.
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Not a fan of the new aesthetics. I'd wish they hadn't changed their design language.
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Ref 160M
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