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  1. brad225

    Tube Testing

    Can one of you direct me to someone that is capable of doing a high quality testing some 6H30pi tubes. I am not having any luck finding anyone searching the internet. Thanks Brad
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    Sonore network switch

    I have been looking at network switches to replace my rather basic one. I noticed that Sonore is now offering a switch they say is built from scratch not a mod of another switch. It is the "exD konNET audio network switch". I can't seem to find anything on the internet about it, other than...
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    6H30pi tube difference

    Have any of you compared Sovtek to Electro Harmonix 6H30pi tubes? I realize they are both made by Electro Harmonix along with other tube brands. I am thinking about trying them in my ARC 40th Anniversary PreAmp. I would rather not spend $700+ without some input from others that have tried...
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    Remote

    This is not a huge subject but, I needed a new remote as some of the buttons were starting to not operate consistently. It took a few weeks to receive. They apologized for the time but, that they were very busy. When I received I was surprised at the look of the new remote. I found out that...
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    Is Kalvin back?

    I sent an email to ARC on Monday enquiring on purchasing a new remote for my preamp. I received an email today and was surprised to see it was signed by Kalvin Dahl. Is it possible that Kalvin has come back to ARC with the new ownership? That would be a great thing for ARC and all of us. If...
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    Fiber cables

    I am looking for 2 -10M Simplex ST-ST Multimode cables that are 62.5/125. I can find duplex but not simplex. Do any of you know where I can find these? Thanks Brad
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    Factory Authorized

    Does anyone know or a factory authorized technician for Audio Research in Florida or the southeast USA. I have asked ARC and all they will say is there are none in Florida, nothing more. Thanks, Brad
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    How do you configure your UPS

    I asked this basic question on another site and got no response. Sorry if you are seeing it a second time. I just purchased a TrippLite 1500 Smart Online UPS to replace a APC that doesn't produce a pure sign wave. In the past I chose to plug in equipment that is related to the digital...
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    My happy place

    This is the result of years of trying different options not unlike everyone here. I truly believe I can live out my life without changing equipment short of something self destructing. I chose a monochromatic room to not have distractions and the greens as I find them relaxing.
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    If I leave my 610t's then what

    I am now thinking of a change from my 610t's while they have substantial tube life left. I would love to switch to a pair of 750SE but the thought of $5600 per amp for re-tubing is a bit more than I might be willing to live with. What I am curious is what if I move to 250SE or 160M? Will the...
  11. brad225

    Repairs to amps

    I need to have work done on the bias circuits on by ARC 610t amps. I will send them back to Minnesota but if there is a Qualified Tech closer to Florida I would appreciate the suggestion. Thanks Brad
  12. brad225

    Playback Designs Stream-X

    Has anyone used the available Stream-X option for the new Dream or Sonora line products. It will take an ethernet signal from Tidal or Qobuz directly and is Roon ready? In March or shortly after Playback Designs is offering the StreamIF for use with their products. It is the next line of...
  13. brad225

    Crossover Upgrade for CLX

    I am curious to hear from any of you that have listened to Depth i or Descent i subs with CLX's with and without the upgrade to change the crossover slope. I have 4 Depth i subs and don't seem to have an issue I or anyone that has listen has mentioned. I don't know if it will make much...
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    Nos ge 6550a

    I am having trouble finding any GE6550A tubes from a safe known dealer for my ARC REF 40. Do any of have any suggestions? Thanks
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    Replacing my Ref 3

    I currently have a Ref 3 I would like to move up from.. I'm looking for opinions and I know there are plenty of them here. I like ARC equipment and will stay with them. I am looking at used a Ref 5E or Ref 40 Anniversary. The Ref 40 is about $3,000-4000 more. My system currently is PlayBack...
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    Mac or Windows

    I am soon to receive a Playback Designs MPS-5. I have 2 options for computers for the system. I have an older Dell that I can upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 that can stay permanently in the system. I also have a new Mac Book Pro that I can use but will need to remove it from the system for...
  17. brad225

    Lower volume with 610T's

    I have what I think is an abnormal issue and need some others thoughts. I purchased a pair of 610T's to replace my VTM200's. They came from a dealer and were unopened from ARC after having some circuitry upgrades and a couple of resisters replaced after a tube arc took them out. The service...
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    Room frequency plot

    Is there some where that shows the what ideal frequency plots and what would be acceptable look like? I'm a new user of XTZ Pro and wondering just how much more insane I need to drive myself looking for acceptable plots

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