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Old 08-27-2016, 09:06 PM
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Default ARC REF250SE vs. GS150

Wondering if anyone has compared the ARC REF 250SEs with the GS150? I heard the GS 15O with the REF 6 and the Phono REF 3. Probably going to use some version of this ARC setup with B&W 802s.
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Wondering if anyone has compared the ARC REF 250SEs with the GS150? I heard the GS 15O with the REF 6 and the Phono REF 3. Probably going to use some version of this ARC setup with B&W 802s.
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:21 PM
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Hi guys didn't know what LURK means. I looked it up and it sounds like I did something wrong. I've only posted a few times since I didn't feel like I really had something worth contributing. (Don't own any ARC gear presently). Thx
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Hi guys didn't know what LURK means. I looked it up and it sounds like I did something wrong. I've only posted a few times since I didn't feel like I really had something worth contributing. (Don't own any ARC gear presently). Thx
I'm pretty sure it just means they don't have anything to add, but they are curious what kind of conversation your post will generate.

Oh, and fwiw, you can't do much better than the ref6 / ref phono 3 /gs150 combo. I've not compared with the 250's but unless you need gobs of power (you don't with your speakers ), the gs150 can dish out plenty. And it looks great with the other pieces

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Old 08-31-2016, 06:55 AM
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Marc Thanks very much! Also appreciate your thoughts on the GS 150, etc. Seems to have gotten some very good reviews, and you're right....don't think I will need tons of power, the rooms is not huge (11ft x 14ft), and when I play things too loud I get hollered at.
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Old 08-31-2016, 08:57 AM
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I use a GS150 in a 12 x 19 X 7.5ft room and at very loud levels I barely move the needles with a 91db efficient loudspeaker. It is the best amplifier I ever owned.
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Old 08-31-2016, 10:29 AM
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Good to hear! What do you drive it with?
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Old 08-31-2016, 11:21 AM
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Good to hear! What do you drive it with?
The front end is a TechDas Air Force One Turntable/ Herron Audio phono pre and a Oppo 105/Bryston BDP-2/Bricasti M1 dac all into a Pass Labs XP-30 preamp.

The speakers are Eventus Audio Nebula.
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Old 08-31-2016, 07:11 PM
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I'm pretty sure it just means they don't have anything to add, but they are curious what kind of conversation your post will generate. Oh, and fwiw, you can't do much better than the ref6 / ref phono 3 /gs150 combo. I've not compared with the 250's but unless you need gobs of power (you don't with your speakers ), the gs150 can dish out plenty. And it looks great with the other pieces
I also have a REF 6 and GS150 and am stunned how musical and natural this combination is. The GS150 is a very special amplifier in my opinion. I've not heard the REF 250's, but unless you need the power why bother. The GS150 is the most natural sounding amplifier I've had in my system. A special piece indeed.
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