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My family is from Binghamton so I'm biased. It will be a defining moment for you. Can't lose either way.
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Lots of Stickley furniture. ayre dx-5, kxr, mxr, Vandersteen 5A, marantz 8801, Vandersteen vcc-5, Vandersteen vsm sig |
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There really is no need to change amps. I just thought maybe more power would get the most out of my speakers. In comparing the ref 250 with the mc275 the ref took control of the sound, not just bass but at all levels. The sound was more precise, more detailed much like a really good ss amp but with a tube sound. I liked it a lot.Almost just had them leave the demo's in my room for good.The mc275 does have something though, hard to put your finger on it, just that really nice McIntosh tubey house sound.I could live easily with these now that I paired them with the ref5 se. The pre made a huge difference. The pace and timing of the music was much improved imo. Remember that there is a big price difference. The ref 5se is about double the price of the 2500, and no phono stage. The mc pre does a lot in one box for a good price and represents good value, although when you try to include a phono stage and a dac for that price something has to be lacking somewhere. Just my opinion.
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Are the 275's less fatiguing with digital vs the AR 250's??? Worried if I go 5se and ref250's too sterile/cold vs 5se / 275's Ted ayre dx-5, kxr, mxr, Vandersteen 5A, marantz 8801, Vandersteen vcc-5, Vandersteen vsm sig |
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I am also very happy with the arc ph8 phono stage but find that I am playing a lot more vinyl than originally anticipated and am considering trading up to ref2 se phono stage. The vpi classic 1 is great value in tt and I can't see trading up anytime soon.If I was looking to move up a better cart would be the next move.
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Ordering 5se I have a big room with tall ceilings. ayre dx-5, kxr, mxr, Vandersteen 5A, marantz 8801, Vandersteen vcc-5, Vandersteen vsm sig |
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You will enjoy it. As discussed many times in ARC forums give it a while to break in. It will sound good right out of the box but will definitely improve.
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Awesome and congrats! I believe you won't regret it! I love my ref 5 and can't wait for the SE upgrade later this summer...
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I had the K-XR and Ref 5SE in my system and slightly preferred the Ref5se.
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Amps?
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