RCF art 312A MK2 VS MK3

[Charlie123]

Hi guys,
I would like to upgrade my speaker system to the RCF art 312A series, I am wondering wether to get the new MK3 model or the older MK2 model? I will be able to pick them up for around the same price but I was worried with reliability with the new MK3? They use a new kind of digital amp that are very hard to repair if they go wrong? And may not be as reliable as the older type? And the older MK2 model has been tried and tested to work well so what would you go for? Reliability is going to be one of the most important things for me!
Many thanks,
Charlie :)

[funkymook]

I've got the Mk3 ART310's - so far not a hint of a problem.

Used to have the Mk2's and had one replaced twice before getting one without an issue (RCF manager actually delivered a tested replacement personally to my home!)

I think it's just bad luck if you get any new RCF speaker with a fault and I've got every faith in my Mk3's.

I'm also sure they'd be fixed very quickly under their 3 year warranty.

[surround sounds]

Hi guys,
I would like to upgrade my speaker system to the RCF art 312A series, I am wondering wether to get the new MK3 model or the older MK2 model? I will be able to pick them up for around the same price but I was worried with reliability with the new MK3? They use a new kind of digital amp that are very hard to repair if they go wrong? And may not be as reliable as the older type? And the older MK2 model has been tried and tested to work well so what would you go for? Reliability is going to be one of the most important things for me!
Many thanks,
Charlie :)

Well surely with a big name like rcf they have done many tests with theses new amps

[Charlie123]

I've got the Mk3 ART310's - so far not a hint of a problem.

Used to have the Mk2's and had one replaced twice before getting one without an issue (RCF manager actually delivered a tested replacement personally to my home!)

I think it's just bad luck if you get any new RCF speaker with a fault and I've got every faith in my Mk3's.

I'm also sure they'd be fixed very quickly under their 3 year warranty.

Ahh that's changed my opinion :) thank you, it's nice to know that they'll good :) how long have you had them?

[funkymook]

Ahh that's changed my opinion :) thank you, it's nice to know that they'll good :) how long have you had them?

Around 9 months, and used most weekends.

If you can I'd recommend arranging a visit to RSD Music and listening to the whole RCF range.