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First Sound Presence mk11 vs Audio Research L.S.25

I am in the process of changing pre-amps, from a Audio Research L.S.25 MK1 to a First Sound Presence Deluxe MK11.
I have not had the chance to demo a First Sound pre yet.
(I HAVE BASED MY DECISION ON DEALER ADVICE, PLUS REVIEWS)
How would you compare the two? Sound quality, noise etc.
My power amp is a Bryston 4BST, VPI SCOUT with Dynovector dv20xh mc cartridge, Audio Research phono pre PH5, Ohm 300 MK11 speakers
Thanks for the advice.
dsremer

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dsremer OP
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No I do not have a audiable hiss, but exposure to different equipment will reveal small differences in noise, etc that we grow use to. The A.R.C. L.S.25 I have had for a while, is a very nice line stage. Now for something different. The audiogon members who own these pre's seem to love them. Hopefully so will I!!
Yes I am giving uo balanced outs but It is a very short run to my power amp and none of my source equipment uses them at this point.
dsremer OP
210 posts
 
USBLUES THANKS FOR YOUR POST I am just looking for something different, First Sounds may be it. With vinyl a lower noise floor may be noticable have to wait and see.
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