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Audio Research LS-5 & Pass X250, good match?
Looking to upgrade my X2 preamp. It's been a great pre but would like to delve into tubes. My speakers pretty much preclude the use of tube amp, unless it's very high power & $$$. Wondering whether the LS-5 would be a good match (impedance issues, etc) with my Pass X250. Both being balanced configuration & hearing great things about this pre I am curious to try. Also knowing the LS-5 has 10-16 tubes, how much maintenance & expense is regularly required on this piece? I know the Mk II has less tubes than Mk III, is there a pronounced difference? Thanks.