audio research

  1. M

    Pairing a set of Thiel CS3.6s with my Sansui G9000??

    Hello, Short time newb audio enthusiast, first time poster. So, there is a set of Thiel CS3.6s that are for sale in my area, and I'm wondering how they would sound with my system. I've done some research, and from what I've read, these speakers really accent flaws and imperfections in the chain...
  2. Satch

    Audio Research and Threshold brochures

    While cleaning, I found some pre-2000 brochures, reviews and (Dutch) pricelists from Audio Research and Threshold. I scanned them and put them on my website. All pics are clickable and downloadable. Enjoy! https://michielvanzaane.wordpress.com/2022/04/10/miscellaneous-audio-research-en-threshold/
  3. mozcho

    Audio Research LS1 Pre-Amp for MC2205?

    Would this LS1 be a good match for MC2205? The main reason I choose this is because there is one said unit offered to me at a reasonable price, and I have been using the MC2205 without a pre for quite some time.
  4. M

    Audio research SP-8 mk II pictures wanted

    Hi all I recently aquired Audio Research SP-8 mk II (rev. 7) preamp. And wouldn’t you know it (I seem to always get into adventures of this sort), the phono section was rather radically modified. I of course want to rebuild it to stock. I have schematics, but looking for clear pictures...
  5. M

    Audio Research Sp10 mk II

    I have an old Sp10 mk II which has been in storage for many years. Goal is to get it running and put together a small listening room from which I can listen to an album collection(which too has been in storage for a long time) I have been able to find schematics online for the sp10. Would the...
  6. T

    Tube, solid state, or hybrid pre amp recommendations?

    I just got a pair of thiel cs 3.6 and I’m looking to replace the pre amp for the system before I get a new power amp for the thiels (using an adcom 5800). I’m trying out a counterpoint 1000, looking at a cj pv10, arc ls2, rogue magnum 66, Cary audio slp-88. And a few others that didn’t really...
  7. Froggy5326

    Absolutely blown away... Snell Type A V (5) Reference

    Could not be more jazzed. I inherited a set of aging and disabled Type Aii Snells from my father who passed away this year. Lots of deferred maintenance, woofers were shot, grilles were worse. They sound and look amazing after restoration, but were just not the right speakers for my listening...
  8. J

    Crackling noise from speakers

    I have an Audio Research Ref 5 SE preamplifier and recently I have noticed an intermittent crackling noise from the speakers. The noise seems to be more on the right side. Are defective or old tubes the most likely cause. The tubes on this unit have got about 3,100 hours on them. Also, should...
  9. arumakojr

    My grandpa left me with a pair of AR3a speakers

    Hello people, my grandpa passed away in 2011 and knowing that i loved music, he left me with a set of AR3a speakers. I really didn't know what to do back then, but now i want to start gathering the needed equipment to make use of this fine equipment. However, I currently have zero knowledge (I...
  10. cocovinyl176

    McIntosh c20 pre with a modern tube amp

    Hi- has anyone had any experience running vintage and modern units together? I’m thinking of purchasing a new tube amp to run with my c20. The 20’has a rebuilt power supply, while the rest remaims original. I have the optIon to pick up some vintage Mc Amps, but like the idea of checking out AR...
  11. R. Mallow

    Fair price for Audio Research SP9

    Hi all, I've found a source locally on an ARC SP-9 (the first version, not mk ii or iii) from a fellow audio enthusiast who's agreed to let me audition it later this week. I'd like to make him a fair, reasonable offer. Of course, I don't mind getting a good deal if he offers, but I don't want...
  12. R. Mallow

    Preamp Opinions--comparative attributes & bang for buck

    Hi all, I'm looking into upgrading my system and it's time to go for a preamp. I have been doing quite a bit of reading about what I might want to look for. A lot of the stuff I'm interested in isn't typically available locally, so a listening test isn't possible apart from gaining a very...
  13. lakegville

    Any tube folks live around Houston, TX?

    If so drop me a pm line. Thank you!
  14. B

    Audio Research SP11 vs Luxman CL-35 MkIII

    Greetings. I am looking for feedback from those that have heard Audio Research and Luxman gear in their experience. I recently acquired an SP11 hybrid preamp with stock tubes. Plugged it in to the main system in place of a Luxman CL-35 mkIII, and instantly noticed a difference in imaging and...
  15. davstev

    Phono on Audio Research SP-14 not working

    Hi All, I've just purchased a near mint A-R SP-14 preamp, with original boxes, and manual. Pristine. I would be very happy, but, I can't get a sound out of the phono stage. There's one 6922 tube in the stage, which lights up when powered up. The line stage works fine, btw. MM cart into the...
  16. cmarti

    Dead main motor on double motor AR-XA

    The main motor on my early XA turntable failed today, what are my options at this point?
  17. cmarti

    Early AR XA turntable restore found three wires coming out of tonearm.

    I got this table from a local seller, he was the original owner and it seems to be on of the earliest incarnations of the AX model because it has two motors instead of one. As I was removing the Pickering v-15/am1 that was on it with the intentions of installing a new old stock Shure 500S I...
  18. N

    ROR (Series D) speakers

    Does anybody know anything about these ROR speakers? Do they have a good reputation? They were just given to me by a relative who knew nothing about them. Not much info on the speakers. Looks like they were produced by Audio Research Inc. It is a series D. 8 ohms Thanks in advance! Sean
  19. jprossi

    Trouble with ARC SP-6

    Hi all, I have a late 70s Audio Research SP-6c preamp that I acquired in non-working condition from a family member several months ago. I took it in to my local tech, and $300 later I had it home and was loving it. Now I'm having issues again. When I power the unit on, I get a high pitched...
  20. C

    Power amplifier...help!!

    Hi all!! I'm not new on this forum but this is my first post, so if there is something wrong please excuse me :D I'm in trouble because i cannot decide what power amplifier choose between these three: - Proton D1200 (about 400 euros) - Onkyo Integra M-5030 (450 euros) - Advance Acoustic MAA...
  21. jprossi

    Help with ARC Preamp

    Hi all, I've enjoyed reading posts on AK for a while now, but this is my first post. I've recently acquired some new gear: an Adcom GFA-555 and an Audio Research SP-6c. When I got everything hooked up and switched on the SP-6, nothing happened. The green LEDs for "pre-amp on" and...
  22. D

    LIFE after audio research LS27

    Hi everyone i would like to hear your thoughts about a upgrade suggestion for the audio research LS27 line stage .. i love tube sound .. anyone anything thanks richard
  23. Mttaylor29

    Audio research modulars

    Does anyone know where I can find ARC replacement AM-6 modulars . I have a SP4 that I hate to let turn to trash but is useless because the modular is bad .
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