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    Munich HighEnd 2024

    I do not understand what the above quote (Alrainbow) means or the context, other than (I'll assume here) it being some kind of a projected generalization.
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    Degritter Mark II

    I had a DG Mark I and now two DG Mark II machines. Other than the "pulse" mode in the Mark II, the two versions are very similar from the user standpoint. I believe they've updated the OS for the earlier Mark I so it incorporates the optional "rinse" cycle mode. I rinse the filter in distilled...
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    330 monoblocks finally finished

    "The Reference 330M Monoblocks from Audio Research, set to premiere at the High End Show in Munich, represent a compelling evolution in the realm of audio amplification. It's an interesting piece for audiophiles keeping a close eye on the technical space. These are not your run-of-the-mill...
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    Degritter Mark II

    I've followed the instructions on cleaning the interior and removable tanks of the DeGritter (filter too) and found it is pretty easy to do, toothbrush and all... I used 1ml of the supplied cleaner and I've got very little foaming w/DG II. I have two tanks and always include the separate rinse...
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    330 monoblocks finally finished

    The circuit description indicates a pretty radically different design.
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    Anyone have Sound Lab electrostatic speakers? I Searched...

    Do you know if there is a way for users to modify their Backplates (with adjustable mids) to this new version? I have never used the mid adjustments over 28 years. I have the latest version prior to this new version.
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    Anyone have Sound Lab electrostatic speakers? I Searched...

    Nice: Website: https://soundlabelectrostats.com ... I noticed the photo of the backplate has no mid-frequency adjustment.
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    2fastdriving said, "I don't get all the bashing on this thread." ARC Derangement Syndrome
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    ARCDS is real.
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    Fuse and Cable Directionality

    Only the wires know for sure....
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    When I see words like "cult" interjected in a discussion combined with the statement of facts with no actual experience and the marketing majors... I get confused and think I must be on the forums at that other site with "Science" in the name. I came here to avoid that type of "cult". To point...
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    Hey Mike L. Just to be clear: The line "who is excited about this?" was not from me. It was a quote from you. That was a cut and paste quote from You at 9:14 AM to which I responded, "Who actually cares who is excited?" Also, you said: "i'm not an ARC guy"... although i did own a used ARC...
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    Who actually cares who is excited? Maybe those who consider audio reproduction systems a sport, with the need for constant youtube videos and forum banter. This is the "best" according to the blue Jay outside my window in the tree.etc. Are the sports fans actually potential buyers? I'm excited...
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    Contrary to what reviewers and dealers might suggest, analog audio equipment that is older than the latest, greatest...does not mean poorer sound quality or less "accurate". The newest, latest audio equipment does not necessarily mean "better" sound quality (or more "accurate"). Everything in...
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    Thank you Lee and Ron for your first-hand factual information ie. Val. I was beginning to think maybe the audio buddies were correct...ARC is crap. I'll cancel all my ARC For Sale ads now. One other thing about ARC and digital: They've been manufacturing DACs and CD players since 1991 and...
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    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    Over the past two to three years, my experience with purchasing seven ARC REF products and upgrading two REF products to "SE" for two separate systems has been flawless, except for a single incident where a Russian-made 6H30 vacuum tube in a REF3SE Phono developed intermittent noise. Greg C. at...
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    Tube Testing

    If you are really in need and can't find anyone else, I'll do it. I own ARC so I do test 6H30 tubes on a regular basis. What are your speakers?
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    Tube Testing

    Hi Brad225. Anyone with an Amplitrex tester can test a 6H30 tube. Here is an example of the test report:
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    Whither Audio Research

    As does the ARC REF 160M MkII
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    Degritter ultrasonic record cleaner

    DeGritter Mark II software update is kind of nice with the new icons, prewash and of course, the rinse cycle.
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    6550 used in ARC power supplies

    "While you can roll in any tube that meets required specs, ARC does not care for the original GE6550A...it tends to be a bit warm and soft in ARC equipment and ARC discourages it use -- at least they did when I discussed it with them." ARC used GE6550A tubes for decades in both the output...
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    Sonus Faber Suprema Flagship Loudspeaker $750,000

    Since ELS seems to have crept in to this SF topic, I'll chime in with the Sound Lab ELS full range speaker. Check them out if you ever can. I am a former Quad and Acoustat (still have a pair of Model 4) owner.

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