Ref 3 and SS amp?

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Originally Posted by Bavarian05

Which brand and models of SS amps have a strong synergy with the ARC Ref 3?
Looking for something 100-150 watts or more and must be fully balanced.

I have heard most ARC Pre Amps since the Ref 2 with Mark Levinson SS and currently use this combination. Something from the 400 series can be had for a reasonable price on the secondary market. 436 or 434 mono blocks work real nice. I personally do not like anything from the 500H series.

Also have heard good things about Pass Labs but have never heard this combination. In the next couple years I would like to hear this combination as it interests me.