These are very different sounding preamps. The LS16 mk2 uses the 6h30 tube while the ls25 mk1 uses the 6922. I currently own an LS25 mk2 which also uses the 6h30 tube. I had an original LS25 (mk1) for about a month before I bought my mk2. and I was not impressed with it. I passed on it My mk2 is a much better sounding pre. The LS16 mk2 is a better sounding pre. I would wait for a LS25 mk2 or buy the LS 16. Audio Research preamps have come along way in the last 10 years or so.
Audio Research LS16 MkII or LS25 MkI ?
I have a system that serves dual purpose (stereo music and 5.1 Home theater) and I want to introduce an audiophile Preamp with HT bypass into the chain so I can create a 'clean' stereo audio system. My sources are Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6 and Sony BDP-s790 (for CD/SACD). The power amps are Bel Canto 1000M monoblocks and the speakers are Thiel CS7.
I am looking curretly at a used ARC LS16 MkII and a LS25 MkI and I am looking for opinions, recommendations, feedback an comments. The LS25 is slightly more expensive, but in a way that makes a difference to me.
Which one should I go with and why or under which circumstances?
Thank you for your comments.
I am looking curretly at a used ARC LS16 MkII and a LS25 MkI and I am looking for opinions, recommendations, feedback an comments. The LS25 is slightly more expensive, but in a way that makes a difference to me.
Which one should I go with and why or under which circumstances?
Thank you for your comments.