i had a chance to hear my brother-in-law's set-up since he replaced his amp & pre w/a-r ls-16, & 100.2. these drive his proac 2.5's, which is what the usa distributor of proac recommended he use. well, the sound is outstanding w/the tube preamp & solid-state amp. can't say what it would sound like w/something like the vt100mk2... he also has a resolution-audio cd-50, which he bought after auditioning it & the cd-55. while i dint hear it run straight into the amp, he sez he tried it, and it's not nearly as musical as when run thru the preamp. doug
Audio Research transistor gear vs. tubes
I would like to hear any and all input/experience that people have or have had with Audio Research transistor components...esp. recent models...100.2, LS-12, LS-9...etc. I have had the chance to own some..and to listen to others.. ...and they seem to be forgotten..or undiscovered....and better than that fate.