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Audio Research LS25 vs Pass X-1

I would like to hear opinions comparing these two preamps. I am also looking at the LS5, however these units are hard to find in the remote version. I am using an ARC 100.2 with Maggie 1.6's and running fully balanced.

Thanks in advance.
Magnepanmike
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bigkidz
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I compared the LS25 MKII to the BAT VK-30SE and the Pass X-1. The BAT was not as dynamic as the LS25 MKII so right away it was eliminated from the audition (I owned the BAT at the time). The LS25 does not have a tube sound and the X-1 had a more laid back sound that seemed a little more refined. It also had better bass extension. I am going from long term memory here as it was a year or so ago.

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