Although I am a full tube circuit (including power supply) person, I must say that my original LS-2 (1992), in the Direct mode only, with CD playback, and with MIT Cables to the Amp, did NOT exhibit any of the nasties that have been described above. The circuit, was one of the most Neutral ever made by ARC and was even used by Chesky(I believe)to monitor playback. I ultimately got rid of the LS-2 due to my tube bias, but it worked very well with Telefunken ECC88 Gold pin. I sometimes miss the Neutrality of the LS-2. I rate it high on the ARC list of SS/Hybrid performers.........Frank
help me select a single tube to "calm down" a preamp?
I have an Audio Research LS2B. It can get a tad "strident" in the upper mid on some recordings. I am now using a Siemens 7308 / E188cc and this is good, and often great tube for soundstaging and openess, but this tube also is a little noisy, mildly bright at times and is not the last word in bass performance. Would a Mullard suit the bill?.... How about an Amperex?....Your thoughts oh kind tube-0-philes :>)
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