As I had hoped to receive, great informative responses from all of you & thanks. I felt that anyone owning ARC products would be serious about there music. I am running balanced so the LS 5 would be no problem. At this point I am going to seek out the LS 5 & the 25. As to which series I or II depends on what is available to listen to with the rest of my components; at that point I'll let my ear's be the judge & pick one.
Audio Research pre amp question
I'm about to venture into tubes for the first time. I have decided after trying out a AR VT 100 MKIII, that I am ready to give it a go. Even though I was using my exsisting solid state pre amp I still felt the thrill. I put on a Suzanne Ciani & the piano sounded so real. I have played this CD possible a hundered times & it was as if I was hearing it for the first time.
My question is which AR pre? I've read about the LS MKI, LS MII ( I understand a new tube is used) & the RM 25 MKII. The Reference 2 is not a consideration, not in the budget.
Some of my thoughts: Will the LS Mark II give me 80% of what the RM 25 MKII can do? Is the RM 25 MKII the only way to go if it in the budget? Does listening preferences dictate which unit to consider? Just don't know enough about these to make a decision.
Here's personal info: I listen to a lot of female vocals, blues, classic rock, country when I feel like it & a few specific jazz artist.
If you have any first hand experience with any of the AR pre's matched up with AR amps please share your knowledge.
Thanks,
Ron
My question is which AR pre? I've read about the LS MKI, LS MII ( I understand a new tube is used) & the RM 25 MKII. The Reference 2 is not a consideration, not in the budget.
Some of my thoughts: Will the LS Mark II give me 80% of what the RM 25 MKII can do? Is the RM 25 MKII the only way to go if it in the budget? Does listening preferences dictate which unit to consider? Just don't know enough about these to make a decision.
Here's personal info: I listen to a lot of female vocals, blues, classic rock, country when I feel like it & a few specific jazz artist.
If you have any first hand experience with any of the AR pre's matched up with AR amps please share your knowledge.
Thanks,
Ron