ARC Ref 1 vs. ARC LS-25 I vs. ARC LS-25 II


Considering buying any of the above. I've been told by a few audiophiles that the LS-25 MKI is better than the Ref 1, and the LS-25 MKII smokes the Ref 1. Could this be true?
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Showing 1 response by gmorris

I own the LS25 MKI. The MKI with NOS 6922 tubes (6H23), in my opinion, surpasses the LS25 MKII in terms of tonal quality and musicality. Also, The MKI with the NOS equals the MKII in terms of dynamics, midbass solidity and impact. Of course, the results are dependent on system/personal preferences.