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LAMM LL2 vs. Hovland preamp

Hey! Can anyone comment on these two choices of preamps? I'm looking at either a LAMM LL2 line stage and something else for phono or a Hovland for phono/line.

associated gear: acoustat monitor 4 w/ servo amps (obviously not balanced), 777es (not balanced), oracle mkI w/ glider tt.

other recs appreciated as well.

thanks in advance.
kublakhan

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paullb
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Hello,

The Hovland is much lighter and brighter than the LAMM which is darker and fuller. The LAMM also has greater depth than Hovland equipment which paints a flatter soundstage. It would pick the one that would nudge my system in the direction I wanted to go - they do not sound alike.
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