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.
pvanosta

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Thanks Lostbears.

The more I dig, the more I read, the more questions I have.

I have to ask about another comparison next (new thread), where the dollars are at least equal, if the approach is not.