if you don't want to spend on any of the ref preamps, you can also try the ls26 or ls27 since they have trickle down tech from the ref pre that preceeds them
Considering a change from ARC LS3b to LS15
You guys have been so much help in the past and reading through old threads I know this is the place to ask.
I currently am using an ARC LS3b with the balanced outputs to crossover to amplifier and using the Direct Mode for CD playback.
I have zero complaints about this preamp and if I had to, could live with it for a long time.
That being said, I would like to venture into tubes and wish to keep the XLR connections to my crossover and amp and look at getting a CD player with balanced outputs.
Would the LS15 be a sonic upgrade to the LS3b and do you guys feel its a decent pre to cut my teeth on regarding the switch to tubes?
I run a sunfire bi-amped to ML sequels through an electronic crossover and a Denon DVD3910--for now.
Thanks in advance.
I currently am using an ARC LS3b with the balanced outputs to crossover to amplifier and using the Direct Mode for CD playback.
I have zero complaints about this preamp and if I had to, could live with it for a long time.
That being said, I would like to venture into tubes and wish to keep the XLR connections to my crossover and amp and look at getting a CD player with balanced outputs.
Would the LS15 be a sonic upgrade to the LS3b and do you guys feel its a decent pre to cut my teeth on regarding the switch to tubes?
I run a sunfire bi-amped to ML sequels through an electronic crossover and a Denon DVD3910--for now.
Thanks in advance.