I wouldn't consider an LS2B one of the "tube" ARC preamps (though it has one). It sounds (sounded) to me more like a hybrid or SS preamp.
If you have to stick with ARC, I'd go for the LS25.
If you have to stick with ARC, I'd go for the LS25.
Audio Research LS series......
I am thinking about adding a tube preamp to my system. I use a highly modified Accuphase C200 right now and I am happy with it. I would like to have a tube preamp that I can mod...so the top price would be about $1500 used. I was thinking about changing the coupling caps with some V-caps(or other). My goal is to have a very natural,transparent sound,and a very good soundstage...the pre would be warmer but not tubey..to compliment my SS C200 preamp. I have read reveiws on the LS2,LS15,& the LS17...any thoughts. I use RCA connections and need 2 sets of outputs. My equipment is...
VAC 140's
NBS cables
custom dynaudio speakers
Thanks for any input...
P.S. I know there are many tube pre's that I could use...but I think that for the money I want to spend the ARC would be a good choice.
VAC 140's
NBS cables
custom dynaudio speakers
Thanks for any input...
P.S. I know there are many tube pre's that I could use...but I think that for the money I want to spend the ARC would be a good choice.