Vintage preamps Part 3, Audio Research SP3

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• SC

  @Scopolamine46 · 4 years ago · pinned

  I owned both the ML-1 and the audio research SP3 A-1 and I agree with everything you’re saying right down to the last letter about the way each of these preamps sonic characteristics were. It’s amazing how much of the same identical equipment we have owned possibly because I am 75 years old. I know you’re not that old but it’s the same time period.<br><br>Good job Steve!

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• DA

  @Davd__N · 6 years ago

  The preamp that started it all.

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• BI

  @bigblueocean · 6 years ago (edited)

  A great selection of content on your channel over the last few months Steve. &nbsp;You&apos;ve done superbly well in difficult times for us. Thanks.

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• GE

  @genehart261 · 5 years ago

  Bill Johnson had tremendous courage when he started Audio Research in the days when solid state was taking over the audio industry. Man, I lusted after their gear. Alas, it was (and is) out of my price range. I have &quot;settled&quot; for Primaluna and find it a good compromise.

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• AN

  @andrewp9725 · 6 years ago

  Really enjoyed this vintage series thanks! Can you do your top 3 vintage power amps?

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• MA

  @markcarrington8565 · 6 years ago

  Nice review Steve. &nbsp;Not surprised the phono input is not ideal for moving coil if it was designed for moving magnet cartridges. &nbsp;It&apos;s not just the low output, but the vastly different impedance matching between cartridge and the phono stage.

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• HU

  @hugobloemers4425 · 6 years ago

  No remote, that&apos;s a bonus in my book.

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• YO

  @yourdiytechlife · 6 years ago

  great series of reviews, &nbsp;its great to get your thoughts and comments on the vintage gear. &nbsp;There are lots of folks that really enjoy it including myself. &nbsp;Thanks!

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• TR

  @trekjudas · 6 years ago

  Sweet! Let me check one out. OUCH!! Even their vintage stuff is freaking expensive!!

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• DA

  @Darrylizer1 · 5 years ago

  As an owner of two vintage preamps I really liked this series.

• GE

  @Geoduck. · 6 years ago

  Interesting and fun review Steve. I was curious about the PS3 it&apos;s still highly regarded today.

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• BR

  @brianruhl4488 · 6 years ago

  Thanks for the review. Watching your channel on a beautiful Sunday morning with a good cup of coffee....life is good.

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