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Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?

The new LS 27 is coming to the dealers now. Called the Audio Research and they said the new LS 27 sounds better than the Ref 3 and very close to Ref 5. That is the reason why the listing price of the LS 27 is changed to around $7,000 so that it won’t affect the sales of the Ref 5 too much.

Have you heard the LS 27 and how do you like it?
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ritmo
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I have listened to the LS27. I spent a few hours several weeks ago comparing it to the new McIntosh C48. Found the LS27 to provide a much wider soundstage with excellent image - a bit better than that the McIntosh for my taste. I liked it so much I'm considering buying one.

Mike
ritmo
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Tom,

Who's "next great model"?

Thanks,
Mike
ritmo
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Djcxxx - What led you to go Ref3 vs the LS27?

Thanks!
Mike
ritmo
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I bought mine about 4 weeks ago. Still going through break in. So far, I'm extremely happy.

Very musical, very transparent, excellent soundstage, very nice image.

Associated components are the ARC DS450, Oppo 83se, Revel Salon 2, Kimber, Audioquest. On order Shunyata Black Mamba PC, IC and SC.
ritmo
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Palewin,

Be glad to comment. I did significant listening over multiple sessions at my dealer.

Listened to Ayre, McIntosh and ARC. Swapped Pre amps and Amps. Did not feel the Ayre had the power to drive the Salon 2s. The McIntosh had more bottom end than both the Ayre and ARC but was not as musical nor did it have the wide soundstage the ARC has.

The clarity of the DS450 is tremendous yet it is not over analytical. Even my wife has commented on how the nice balance and musicality our system has now.
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