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Old 08-14-2013, 07:54 PM
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Not a bad looking unit.
That's what she said.
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It's performance level is supposed to be in the LS-27 and PH-6 range I believe plus it comes with a nice headphone amp. Not bad when you consider what it packs.
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It's performance level is supposed to be in the LS-27 and PH-6 range I believe plus it comes with a nice headphone amp. Not bad when you consider what it packs.
Cyril its been suggested that SP20 is closer to a PH 8 than a PH6 and better than an LS27. Can't confirm as I've not yet seen one. I'll hear the first unit Friday and Saturday at ARC's Philadelphia dealer. Can't wait.
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Cyril its been suggested that SP20 is closer to a PH 8 than a PH6 and better than an LS27. Can't confirm as I've not yet seen one. I'll hear the first unit Friday and Saturday at ARC's Philadelphia dealer. Can't wait.
Bill...looking forward to your thoughts/listening impressions. Thanks!
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Not a bad looking unit.
Usually I am not a huge fan of AR industrial design but that unit looks great.
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Jim...it also doesn't have the traditional ARC handles up front which gives it a different look as well to their traditional designs. I am not sure what I think of it yet but I can see why it might appeal to some.
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Jim...it also doesn't have the traditional ARC handles up front which gives it a different look as well to their traditional designs. I am not sure what I think of it yet but I can see why it might appeal to some.
Cyril the reason so many people so love the look of the SP20 is the design inspiration: the most Audio Research of Preamps - the SP3a-1

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Cyril the reason people so many people so love the look of the SP20 is the design inspiration: the most Audio Research of Preamps - the SP3a-1

Bill...I noticed the inspiration as you say. The SP3A - the one to start it all for ARC!
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