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    VPI HR-X w/ Magnetic Drive Platter

    Hi fellow forum members , We were finally able to setup my friends new turntable after 3 months of waiting due to this nightmare / pandemic. It’s an HR-X ordered w/ a Magnetic Drive Platter , Avenger Reference footing and FatBoy Gimbal Tonearm . Compared to his old HR-X w/c had the Super...
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    REF Phono 10 vs REF Phono 3

    Hi guys , Has anyone auditioned and directly compared the REF Phono 3 to the REF Phono 10? Thanks in advance, tdh888
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    REF750SE vs VTL Siegfried Mk2

    Hi guys , We had the opportunity to compare the TOL Amps of both companies. The REF 750SE was setup using REF 6 and the REF PHONO 3 . The SIEGFRIED was set up using both the TL7.5 MK3 & TP 6.5 Phonostage. Turntable is Kuzma XL DC W/ two tonearms ( 4 point 14' w/ Ultraeminent Phono cart & 4...
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    Fogzometer users were do you connect/ get signal to adjust azimuth?

    Hi guys, When using your Fogzometer, were do you connect it? Do you connect it to the Phono interconnect coming from your tonearm? Do you get the signal from the main out of your full function preamp? If you have a separate linestage & phono stage were do you get the signal for your...
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    Parts list for the REF610 T

    Hi , To fellow REF 610 T owner/s does anyone have a parts list for these amp ? I'm still awaiting ARC's reply regarding my request for these list. Thanks , Tdh888
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    6NIP & 6H30 tested using the Amplitrex AT1000

    Hi Guys , I need your help . I need to replace the small signal tubes of my ARC REF610T . I got the tubes from are local ARC dealer and he said it was sourced from ARC. We tested the tubes using the Amplitrex AT 1000. I don't know how to interpret the results. I would like to know if these...
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    First upgrade in 10 years

    Hi I've been using my audio research SP11 & Classic 150 monoblocks for 10 years. Had a chance to upgrade to their much newer model , I was surprised how good these newer units are . They excel in a lot of things compared to my older units . I'm impressed!
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    audio research Ref 750 w/ KT 150 tube

    Hi, I'm sorry I won't be able to listen to the Ref 6 because according to my dealer shipping starts on Nov. What's arriving is the Ref 750 w/ KT150 tubes. I hope we will be able to compare it to the version w/ the KT 120's . Tdh888
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    audio research Ref 6

    Hi , The Ref 6 is coming out. Shipping suppose to have started Oct. I hope my local dealer ordered and have the chance to listen to it. Saw it in another forum ( audiogon ) . It has 2 knobs that are similar to the Gallileo series of preamp. Tdh888
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    12" vs 14" tonearms

    Hi , I'm quite happy w/ both my 12" tonearm on both my turntables . Kuzma has introduced a new 4 point tonearm 14" . Harry of VPI is also planning to introduce a 14 " 3D tonearm. So will this start a trend for longer tonearms. Will it have lesser tracking distorsion than a 12" arm? What would...
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    My VPI HR-X is finally home

    Hi to all, After selling my Michell GyroDec w/c I had since the mid 80's I decided to get my dream turntable. Waited for it for quite sometime . I got it a week before my birthday. I prepared for its arrival by getting the Soundsmith Counterintuitive , a Lyra Kleos phono cartridge the...
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    Harry hard at work making a VPI idler drive turntable

    Hi to all, Harry is trying to build an idler drive turntable. Read it in the audioasylum, the thread title is new idler drive turntable. Its in the vinyl section of the audioasylum. Tdh888
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    Here's my new cartridge and i like it !

    Hi to all, Im lucky to have acquired this new cartridge to replace my aging Koetsu Rosewood STD. The choice was between the Lyra Kleos and the Benz Micro Gullwing SLR. I opted to get the Gullwing. The Kleos is readily available and according to some audio website Benz Micro cartridges are...
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    Pass xvr -1 problem in the setup

    Hi to all, I was helping a friend of mine in his bi amp setup. He recently acquired a pair of JL Fathom F212 powered sub woofer. According to JL audio they strongly recommend that a high quality active x over should be used if these subwoofers will be used in 2 channel audio systems...
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    pictures of my friends REF750

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    Wait is over finally listened to the Ref 750

    Finally the Ref 750 arrived in our friends house last Friday. I heard them last night w/ only 19 hours in its built in timer and I was impressed by its sound out of the box. We did not have the chance to compare it to the owners old REF 610 .But as I recall the REF 750 sounds more open , live ...
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    Ref 750 also a tower design like the 610

    Hi to all, Ref 750's are towers like the previous 610. Dimensions are similar and one significant difference is the presence of analog meters the same size used in the REF250 replacing the digital meter. Source of info is from are local dealer and confirmed by Kalvin (customer rep.) of...
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    tdh888's system, ,My partialy done audio room

    Hi to all, Here's my system sorry for the quality of the pictures .Am still trying to learn how to attach pictures. Shot it w/ my ancient Canon. Still needs a lot of tweaking and I need to built a shelf were to place my records and other audio paraphernalia. tdh888
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    William Zane Johnson past away.

    To ARC enthusiast's, The founder and former owner of ARC has past away yesterday at the age of 85. Will surely miss the guy but he will be forever in our hearts . tdh888
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    VPI HRX vs Oracle Delphi MK 6

    Hi, A friend of mine is currently using a VPI HRX (w/ SDS, Periphery Ring)w/ a JMW 12.6 arm using a Koetsu Black cartridge. He recently acquired an Oracle Delphi MK 6 w/ the Turbo power supply.He installed an SME 309 tonearm and a Benz Ruby cartridge . He told me he was having thoughts of...
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    Any vintage/classic sports car owners in this forum

    Hi , What kind of vintage/classic sports car do you have or collect? Does vintage/classic sports car enthusiasts also means your into or using vintage/classic equipment? tdh888
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    audio research ref 250 monoblocks

    Hi , Does anyone here in this forum has seen or listened to the Ref 250. Our dealer already has it and Ive not find the time to listen to it. My dealers amp are I think the first pair to come out of the factory. Serial no.'s 1 and 2. I hope I can listen to it w/in this week. tdh888
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    Ref 150 power amp

    Hi to all, Does anyone have a picture of the Ref 150? Just saw the news from arcdb.com.It uses the KT120power tubes and it has 150w/ch w/1,100 joules energy storage. The Ref 150 reminds me of the D79 series, they had 75w/ch but they had a massive power supply and energy storage of 550 joules...
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    Peripheral ring clamp or Classic aluminum platter

    Hi , Im trying to decide w/c upgrade should I purchase first since my budget at this time permits only one upgrade? I currently have a VPI TNT 4 upgraded to TNT6 status (Kuzma Stogi Ref+Koetsu Rosewood Sig). Thanks , tdh888
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    Any Duntech users in this forum

    Hi, Any Duntech user's in this forum. What model do you guys have? tdh888
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    What speakers are you using for your ARC tube amp?

    Greetings to fellow ARC enthusiast, I just joined the WBF today and its nice that there is a dedicated forum for us ARC fans. What kind of speakers are you using w/ your ARC tube amp(vintage & current ARC amps).Let me start: For my Snell Type A2 Im using a pair of D79B( in biamp mode )...

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