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Old 05-07-2014, 08:08 PM
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Just decided to take the plunge! I have heard so many good things about this combo, I decided to change from my beloved ARC VSi75. Should take a week or two to come in. Will pair these with REF CD9. An all Audio Research triple play.
Any words of advice or reminiscences of getting this amp, preamp combo?
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Old 05-07-2014, 08:25 PM
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Just decided to take the plunge! I have heard so many good things about this combo, I decided to change from my beloved ARC VSi75. Should take a week or two to come in. Will pair these with REF CD9. An all Audio Research triple play. Any words of advice or reminiscences of getting this amp, preamp combo?
Nicely done!
I think you will be extremely pleased with those paired with the CD9.
Congratulations!
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Would appreciate hearing your detailed impressions of your new gear vs the VSi75 once it's burned in. Chris
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Just decided to take the plunge! I have heard so many good things about this combo, I decided to change from my beloved ARC VSi75. Should take a week or two to come in. Will pair these with REF CD9. An all Audio Research triple play.
Any words of advice or reminiscences of getting this amp, preamp combo?
That's a great combo of gear. What loudspeakers are you hooking up to the ARC gear?
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Wow. That will be an awesome combination.

Looking forward to your report on it.
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That's a great combo of gear. What loudspeakers are you hooking up to the ARC gear?
B&W 802 Diamonds

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Congrats! I heard that combo with the cd9 with Revel Salon2s. I was blown away by the sound! I'll order my ref5se in June and chip away at the rest of the gear by the end if the year. Keep us posted and don't forget the pics!! Pete
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Congrats! I heard that combo with the cd9 with Revel Salon2s. I was blown away by the sound! I'll order my ref5se in June and chip away at the rest of the gear by the end if the year. Keep us posted and don't forget the pics!! Pete
The CD9 matches very well with REF5SE. I have the REF5SE, REF250 and CD9 driving Revel Salon2s.
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Old 05-08-2014, 06:35 AM
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Your new ARC triple "play" is going to be fantastic. Please post some pictures!
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Old 05-08-2014, 08:23 AM
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What organs did you all sell to get your ARC pieces? I am getting the REF5SE for my right kidney and my bone marrow for the REF75. The REF CD9 took part of my liver. As long as I keep my ears...
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