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BEST TUBES FOR AUDIO RESEARCH PRE-AMP (LS-16)

Just looking for input on people's experiences with pre-amp tubes for my Audio Research LS-16.

For the last couple of replacements I have chosen GOLD LION E88CC/6922's.

Before those it was Electro-Harmonix 6922's.

I think the Gold Lions are smoother  (less bright)....which is to my liking...and still detailed...nice midrange...

I mostly listen to vinyl...system is Audio Research LS 16 pre-amp...Audio Reserch 100.2 power amp  (solid state) VPi Scoutmaster TT,,,Wilson Sophia speakers  (first series).

Also any thoughts on how much of an upgrade an LS-26 or LS-27 would be.

Thanks!

 

Greg

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If you like the Gold Lions, just use them. Not a bad tube at all.
For new old stock, hit up Brent Jesse. NOS can get expensive.

As to the upgrade…the newer ARC stuff is good. It will be quieter than the LS16. It is a cleaner, less tubey sound than the LS16 though, but still retains the ARC musicality and dynamics.

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