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Moving on after Audio Research LS2

I'm thinking of moving on and replacing my LS2. I love and enjoy the simplicity of this unit & what it does in my system but would like the convenience of a remote. I would prefer a tubed pre that could extract a little more definition out of my system. What do you guys recommend? Thanks in advance.
My system consists of:
Theta Pearl Transport
Theta DS Pro Basic II
Audio Research LS2
Audio Prism Debut MK.II
Spendors 1/2
All cabling i/cs including digital is by Cardas. (Golden Cross). The front end and pre are connected to a Power Wedge 116. The amp has a CPCC model 11 p/c connected to a 20 amp dedicated line. Other tweaks include Brass and DH Cones inside a Michael Green Clamprack.
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I went from an LS2 to an ARC Ref-1. The improvement was more than I expected, especially in the bass. Down the road you could have Steve at Great Northern Sound do his upgrade to the Ref-1 for another $2000 to make it a true reference product.

I also agree with Thorman about cables. I tried the Golden Cross in my system and found them too warm and colored. Golden reference was the best Cardas cable followed by Neutral Reference and the standard Cross.
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