If you think the LS-12 is good AR solid state preamp, you should try the LS-10. I went up the chain with Audio Research preamps and the LS-12 is very good, but it is no match for the LS-10. I tried the LS-12 because it was newer....but it couldn't measure up.
The LS-10 rarely comes up for sale here on the 'Gon, but when they do, they normally go from $1600 to $2200.
....it is one killer solid state preamp. I've owned it on three separate ocasions....and I may buy it again for my 2nd system. The female vocals on it are so real that it is down right scary. Very nice layering of instruments and pitch-black background too.
The LS-10 rarely comes up for sale here on the 'Gon, but when they do, they normally go from $1600 to $2200.
....it is one killer solid state preamp. I've owned it on three separate ocasions....and I may buy it again for my 2nd system. The female vocals on it are so real that it is down right scary. Very nice layering of instruments and pitch-black background too.