I just ordered an LS 26 and spoke with Leonard at Audio Research. According to Leonard, the sound will be improved through the HT Pass through of the LS26. I will post a note when i try it myself next month. Happy listening!
ARC LS 25 Mk 11 Bypass
I'd like to get better "2 channel" performance out of my HT system (Bel Canto Evo 6 amp and PrePro processor, Theta CD transport). When I was at my local stereo store the salesperson recommended that I simply purchase the LS 25 Mk II. He told me that it has a "bypass" feature that will allow me to use the LS for 2 channel music and the PrePro for HT and multichannel applications...without having to move cords everytime I want to move between music and HT. I've tried to find literature on line that would explain how the wiring would work, but I've been unsuccessful. Has anyone out there done this with the LS 25 or some other preamp? If so, did you find the 2 channel sound to be substantially better than simply running it through the processor?
Thanks everyone.
Thanks everyone.