2-channel sound system. Bi-amped to Martin Logan Monolith III Speakers (Pearless woofers), using Krell KBX balanced crossover and two Audio Research REF 250 Mono amplifiers, to power the upper speaker panels & one Mark Levinson No. 23.5 amp to power the lower woofers (with the modified Bedini 250/250 mk II as backup). Two digital sources. Pioneer Elite PD-93 used as CD player and transport also and Aurender ACS 10 Music Server, both to an Audio Research DAC 9. Vinyl system is TriangleArt Maestro turntable with Jelco arm and Audio Art Balanced Cable, TriangleArt Zeus cartridge and Triangle ART record clamp and Triangle ART speed controller, AR REF 10 pre-amp, TriangleArt P200 phono stage, Perreaux Tuner, transparent audio balanced cables, transparent audio power isolator 8 conditioner. Cables are AudioArt Cryo balanced.
What a lovely system you have. And I saw your comments about distortion which were very cool. It's been a while maybe post some comments about how things are and maybe a picture.
Yeah, well, with the introduction of the new REF 6 pre-amp, I'm now thinking about looking for a used REF 5SE pre-amp. That one I can tell is better than the REF 3. The early REF 5 wasn't. and also since AR discontinued the PH8 phono stage, maybe I can find a good used one.
Minor1, No need to apologize to me. I was just commenting ting that I find it strange that some members bother to post their system, which takes some time and effort, but then don't answer queries. I assumed the back and forth was the purpose for posting systems.
Roxy54; Sorry, but I don't live on audiogon and sometimes don't see member questions. It happens.
Quite honestly, I really didn't hear a marked difference between a retubed PH3 and the PH6. I really didn't. Not disappointed with the sound of the PH6, but, not jaw dropping difference. Could be cartridge interaction. or may diminishing returns? I'm not sure. Don't regret the purchase of the PH6 and sale of the PH3. Sounds great, but I think the Reference phono would be the new upgrade for me.
I always find it strange when a member chooses to post their system, and even update it, but never answer questions that other members ask. What's the point of posting the system?
System edited: Added Audio Research REF 250 Mono block amps to replace one of the Mark Levinson 23.5 powering the upper panels of my Martin Logan Monolith IIIX Speakers.
