Mechanically, the REF2 is almost identical to its predecessor, with one significant exception: the input selector now offers a unity-gain A-V processor pass-through, allowing easy incorporation into video systems for both stellar music performance and convenient gain control via the processor's master level control when desired.

The massed strings at the beginning of the first movement are powerful and detailed through the Reference Two Mk II, and the sheer volume they are able to achieve with either the ARC or Atma-Sphere amps scales in a lifelike manner, from soft to very loud at an instant.

2000年9月19日 · Audio Research's first 21st-century, audiophile-quality line-stage preamplifier combines retro-tech vacuum-tube amplification and power-supply circuitry with innovative, remote-controlled gain, balance, tape monitoring, and signal routing. The price is …

2007年8月16日 · I am considering buying a tube preamp to replace my Krell KRC-HR. I tried out my friend's ARC LS5, and while impressed by it's dimensionality and inner detail, I found it to be a bit hazy compared to the Krell's inky black background. I am considering either a brand new ARC LS26 or a used ARC Ref 2 Mk 2 for the same price.

2008年1月13日 · 台湾音响达人蔡克信医师是ARC的拥趸，台湾音响论坛的ARC REF3也是他执笔写的。 但他家用的前级仍然是ARC REF2 MKII。 吹水谁都会，但掏腰包可就是另一码事了。 回复: 哪位对比过ARC 参考3与参考2前级？ ARC 参考3在高频延伸，背景宁静度，低频线条感都比参考2好很多！ 新款机型越做越hifi，能想象得到。 回复: 哪位对比过ARC 参考3与参考2前级？ 迷糊兄，给你个参考。 台湾音响达人蔡克信医师是ARC的拥趸，台湾音响论坛的ARC REF3也是他 …

The REFERENCE 2 represents that much of an advance over the REF1, by every important sonic standard." -ARC. Reviews: Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $99- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to ...

Description of Controls GAIN CONTROL: The Gain control of the Reference 2 pre- amplifier is a departure from the traditional mechanical volume control potentiometer. Instead, there is a 2-way switch with a spring-loaded center return position that electronically adjusts volume level either a step at a time or continuously.

Ease of functions control from remote. Superb soundstage width, definition and depth of bass. ARC 120 / 150 bi-amp. Audio Research LS Ref 2 Mark 11. Mark Levinson Phono Stage. Jazz, R & B, Opera. 2 months. Russ Andrews.

2020年7月12日 · Plenty of folks repping and enjoying the H7000 on here. Has anyone also heard the Ref2(SE) and have thoughts about how the two phono stages might compare? If the H7000 is the better sonically, I'll probably hang on to it and live with the visual clash with the ARC stuff.