Audio Research Introduces Foundation Series

[jpgr4blu]

I hope the auto bias circuit and fuse aspect are incorporated up the ladder in whatever new amps ARC releases---ONLY, of course, if it does not interfere with the purity of the ARC sound.

[GeAllan70]

^^^

[JWJW]

Originally Posted by jpgr4blu

I hope the auto bias circuit and fuse aspect are incorporated up the ladder in whatever new amps ARC releases---ONLY, of course, if it does not interfere with the purity of the ARC sound.

I agree. I will definitely consider AR products going forward if they do.

[GeAllan70]

Originally Posted by JWJW

I agree. I will definitely consider AR products going forward if they do.

4 piece ARC foundation set...
BLP-1 TT... With a custom white plinth...
Silenzo's streamer...
On a Black HRS rack...
With a custom pair of White Mini T speakers....
Whilst relaxing on a Black/White cow hide eames miller...
With cuban...cool bevi....
After returning from polling station....

[Sea music]

Now I just read that ARC is also going to make an integrated based on the same amp
for 2017! I am very interested in the foundation series and would like to hear any feedback
if someone has heard them.

[JWJW]

Originally Posted by Sea music

Now I just read that ARC is also going to make an integrated based on the same amp
for 2017! I am very interested in the foundation series and would like to hear any feedback
if someone has heard them.

Sweet. Sign me up for an integrated! Very cool.

[amaglioc]

Originally Posted by MisterBritt

I am trying to educate myself. I'm wondering what this means in the real world -- in terms of sound quality.

Comparisons of gain at 1 kHz:

PH9

55 dB at 1 kHz (SE only, no balanced)

Reference Phono 2

Selectiable Low (51 dB BAL / 45 dB SE) and High (74 dB BAL / 68 dB SE)

Reference Phono 3

Selectable Low (51 dB BAL / 45 db SE) and High 73 dB BAL / 67 db SE)

Indirectly affecting SQ is your limited cartridge choice with a fixed gain phono stage. I have the ARC SP20 and walked a real tightrope with what I select among LOMC carts. I chose the Ortofon Cadenza Blue with a VPI Prime, but would have preferred Cadenza Bronze if I'd had more options on SP20's phono stage. (Still delighted with the sound, however)

[GeAllan70]

[JWJW]

Originally Posted by GeAllan70

Is that cover for real?!?!?!

[triode12]

Originally Posted by GeAllan70

Egads...not a very pretty looking unit with the tube cage installed.