Hybrid MF A3CR?

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited August 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
I just purchased a new Musical Fidelity A3CR preamp (last one Upscale Audio had) and it has an interesting "look" to it. The gold accents around the volume knob and along the bottom are silver, like the A3.2 preamp. The LED's are red, like the original A3CR, and nothing else is different about it.

Anyone know why the change in late model A3CR's? Newer version or just cosmetic change?
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  • tonyv1
    tonyv1 Posts: 365
    edited August 2005
    The latest MF models I saw at my local dealer had platinium accents instead of gold.
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited August 2005
    I think a lot of people thought the gold looked cheesy so MF probably listened to them. I don't mind the gold look, but I like the platinum look better.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    The gold accented one has a more "classy" look to me, but I also like rugged look of the new style. I'll post a pic tonight...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • tryrrthg
    tryrrthg Posts: 1,896
    edited August 2005
    steveinaz wrote:
    The gold accented one has a more "classy" look to me, but I also like rugged look of the new style. I'll post a pic tonight...
    you wanna trade? ;)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    no.

    LOL
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    This is what the "later version" A3CR looks like (note, no gold accents):
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • organ
    organ Posts: 4,969
    edited August 2005
    I like the gold look more. Like you said, it looks more classy but hell, all MF gear looks killer. They all look like they could take a trip to hell and back without getting a scratch. Congrats on your new MF! I know the sound is nothing new for you because you sold the other one but it's always fun to have cool toys.

    Maurice
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2005
    I love the A3CR, thats why I wanted to pick up a new one. I know it's a preamp I'll have for a long, long time.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • dcarlson
    dcarlson Posts: 1,740
    edited August 2005
    I prefer the gold accent myself. :)
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited August 2005
    having owned the MF A3 integrated, I also prefer the gold and did not find it gaudy in the least....and believe me I hate gaud :eek: Maybe I should have said gaudiness ;)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,548
    edited August 2005
    All silver for me, thanks.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2005
    I like my silver too, but I think the silver with red LED's looks kinda dumb, especially with the smaller volume knob. I am happiest with the model I got. But I wouldn't mind the gold :)
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  • PolknPepsi
    PolknPepsi Posts: 781
    edited August 2005
    The Musical Fidelity stuff is very nice looking equipment, sleek and modern with clean lines for sure. I never heard MF before but I just bet it sounds great!
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