ARC LS25 vs. LS16 MKII

Anyone compared the ARC LS25 to the LS16 MKII? Do they use the same power supply? TIA.

hasse10-06-2004 4:37pm

kehut Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 668 posts 10-06-2004 at 05:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Similar, but not the same. The 25 has better regulation of the line voltage, is quieter, and offers seletable output gain. Its just more pre amp overall.
magnepanmike Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 10-06-2004 at 08:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you're comparing the LS 25 mk1 vs the LS 16 mk2 then you should be more concerned with the types of tubes and sonic presentation than the power supply, as the mk2's sound completely different than the mk1's.
jjwa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 69 posts 10-06-2004 at 09:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete much better soundstage on the 25mkII. i auditioned both and bought the 25
audiotomb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,112 posts 10-07-2004 at 12:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you can handle balanced inputs the LS 5 is in a totally different league