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Old 08-09-2011, 08:11 AM
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Howie...also remember they have the large Teflon caps like in the Ref Anniversary preamp and ARC recommends 600 hours of break-in. The units are just now making it to dealers, so make sure they have appropriate break-in on the units before you listen to them critically. They should have a digital read out somewhere inside the chassis that tracks tube time usage. You should ask the dealer before you audition them again.
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Old 08-11-2011, 12:16 PM
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Good Morning, all:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg, and I'm an addict... I have been reading AA for quite a while, but couldn't get up the courage to speak up.

It's hard to admit that you have a problem, especially when you don't think that you do. It's only when family members point out your behaviour that you realize that you need professional help.

I have had over 700 pieces of equipment over 43 years of playing with tubes, building speakers, designing theaters and generally having a blast...

My latest descent into insanity?

The Ref 250s were ordered today...

I need therapy...

Greg
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Old 08-11-2011, 03:57 PM
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Good Morning, all:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg, and I'm an addict... I have been reading AA for quite a while, but couldn't get up the courage to speak up.

It's hard to admit that you have a problem, especially when you don't think that you do. It's only when family members point out your behaviour that you realize that you need professional help.

I have had over 700 pieces of equipment over 43 years of playing with tubes, building speakers, designing theaters and generally having a blast...

My latest descent into insanity?

The Ref 250s were ordered today...

I need therapy...

Greg
Hi Greg,

I am also a newbie here. It looks like we are on the same boat: my Reference 250's were ordered on Monday. They should be a big upgrade from my current amp (a VT130SE).
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:01 PM
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Good Morning, all:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg, and I'm an addict... I have been reading AA for quite a while, but couldn't get up the courage to speak up.

It's hard to admit that you have a problem, especially when you don't think that you do. It's only when family members point out your behaviour that you realize that you need professional help.

I have had over 700 pieces of equipment over 43 years of playing with tubes, building speakers, designing theaters and generally having a blast...

My latest descent into insanity?

The Ref 250s were ordered today...

I need therapy...

Greg
Welcome gclpc

We are looking forward to your comments about the REF 250's. What gear will you connecting to these amps?

Jim
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:24 PM
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Good Morning, all:
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg, and I'm an addict... I have been reading AA for quite a while, but couldn't get up the courage to speak up.

It's hard to admit that you have a problem, especially when you don't think that you do. It's only when family members point out your behaviour that you realize that you need professional help.

I have had over 700 pieces of equipment over 43 years of playing with tubes, building speakers, designing theaters and generally having a blast...

My latest descent into insanity?

The Ref 250s were ordered today...

I need therapy...

Greg
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:29 PM
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MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES
Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:31 PM
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Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES
Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 08-11-2011, 04:34 PM
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Greg/dmnc02....welcome to AA

Greg...AA is as far away from an audio addiction 12-step program as you want to get If you want to indulge your addiction however...

...you have found the right place

Greg and dmnc02....A big congrats on your new Ref 250s (in transit) and please let us know what the rest of your systems are and please report on the REF 250s once they are fully broken in. Enquiring minds want to know
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Greg/dmnc02....welcome to AA

Greg...AA is as far away from an audio addiction 12-step program as you want to get If you want to indulge your addiction however...

...you have found the right place

Greg and dmnc02....A big congrats on your new Ref 250s (in transit) and please let us know what the rest of your systems are and please report on the REF 250s once they are fully broken in. Enquiring minds want to know
The rest of my system is as follows: EMMLabs CDSD/DAC 6e, ARC Reference 2 Mk.II, Genesis V, Nordost Valkyrja IC's, Cardas Golden Cross speaker cables, Shunyata power cords, Shunyata Hydra and Equi=Tech 10WQ power treatment.

The Ref 250's should be shipped to the dealer at the end of the month, but unfortunately I will be on a trip the first week of September and so I will not be able to take delivery until the second week of September.
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Old 08-11-2011, 11:21 PM
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Welcome to AA Greg and DMNC2!

You are joining a great forum of true and friendly audio aficionados!

BTW, congrats on your Ref 250's.

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