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Old 09-13-2018, 09:35 PM
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Default Anyone tried pairing Boulder power amp with a different brand pre-amp ?
Just out of curiosity guys, anyone tried pairing a Boulder power amp with a different manufacturer pre-amp ? How's the sound quality ?
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Old 09-13-2018, 09:49 PM
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ARC Ref 6 and any of their amps sound amazing! Heard it at a dealer ... wow!

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Old 09-15-2018, 12:53 AM
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VAC Phi Beta preamp with boulder 1050 monos here. Incredible combination!
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Old 09-15-2018, 03:29 AM
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Cary SLP-05 and Boulder 2060, delicious!

But I am itching to try the ARC 5se or 6 with my Boulder 2060.
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Old 09-15-2018, 05:03 AM
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glad it can mix and match with other brands....
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I’ve heard it with an Ayre KX-R Twenty. Awesome!
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Old 11-05-2018, 10:52 AM
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I've heard it with the ARC ref 6 and it was excellent.
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