ARC REF 10 Review (mini review)

[Dafos]

Great comparison, Number. A bit off topic but what model of the Amati was used in the previous comparison?

[iamhifi]

I wonder if ARC introduces new models so fast what will be the fait if Mcintosh under the same Umbrella
Angel

[mbovaird]

Originally Posted by iamhifi

I wonder if ARC introduces new models so fast what will be the fait if Mcintosh under the same Umbrella
Angel

I thought Fine Sounds was pretty hands off? No? We are seeing lots of new products from McIntosh coming out now....and perhaps more to follow shortly.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

I thought Fine Sounds was pretty hands off? No? We are seeing lots of new products from McIntosh coming out now....and perhaps more to follow shortly.

C'mon McIntosh, bring it on. I'm liking the new stuff.

[SundayNiagara]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

Thanks for the clarification. I love my Ref 10 and I can appreciate the great awards ARC gear is winning, but doesn't it just seem that their life cycles are shorter? I know the dates show otherwise, but it just seems that way. No? Maybe time flies when you're ARC and having fun.... don't know. I just know that the quicker they release new products, the more they devalue the current/previous products. I think long product life cycles are one of the reasons why Mc products hold their resale value so well. There are other reasons, but that's one of them for sure.

Anyway....I'm still eyeing a pair of REF 250's....but that AA member who had problems with his 250's has scared me a bit. Do you think there is cause for concern?

McIntosh, (for the most part) has a different following than ARC!

[bzr]

Originally Posted by joeinid

C'mon McIntosh, bring it on. I'm liking the new stuff.

Joe, they wouldn't keep up with you.

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by bzr

Joe, they wouldn't keep up with you.

I think they are picking up the pace very nicely

[Number95]

Originally Posted by Dafos

Great comparison, Number. A bit off topic but what model of the Amati was used in the previous comparison?

Originally Posted by jdandy

Mike.......Interesting. Thanks.

Thank you.

It is the most recent one.

[microstrip]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

+1. I have plenty of clearance for mine. It doesn't get hot....just warm.

My REF 40 is now over 5000 hours and the plexiglass covers are still flat and look great. I have about 2" space between the power supply cover and the shelf above it, although it is an open rack (Finite Elements). If the cover was well worn out I would have a reason to upgrade to the REF 10!

[stereotek]

Originally Posted by microstrip

My REF 40 is now over 5000 hours and the plexiglass covers are still flat and look great. I have about 2" space between the power supply cover and the shelf above it, although it is an open rack (Finite Elements). If the cover was well worn out I would have a reason to upgrade to the REF 10!

ARC has no problem replacing any plexiglass cover if they get damage by heat. Any dealer can easily get a replacement.