For ARC, I would also seriously look at a used LS 3. I have had one in my reference rig now for 7 years.
Preamp suggestions, upgrading from Classe 5
It's time to upgrade and am looking for any suggestions to meet some criteria.
I need a new preamp wich will replace my Classe 5 (owned it for years...excellent piece) I am a bit interested in tubes provided it can drive my Classe 15 amp. Phono would be nice but not necessary. Balanced desgin with XLR ins and outs is also a bonus but not necessary. Also, there has to be a remote.
If anyone has gone down this path from a Classe 5 (or 6) please let me know about your findings.
Audio Research is tempting as I have been told it is an excellent source for Proac's.
I know of an LS 7 for sale (I know, no remote but...) but am not sure that this would be a substantial step up.
Many thanx
I need a new preamp wich will replace my Classe 5 (owned it for years...excellent piece) I am a bit interested in tubes provided it can drive my Classe 15 amp. Phono would be nice but not necessary. Balanced desgin with XLR ins and outs is also a bonus but not necessary. Also, there has to be a remote.
If anyone has gone down this path from a Classe 5 (or 6) please let me know about your findings.
Audio Research is tempting as I have been told it is an excellent source for Proac's.
I know of an LS 7 for sale (I know, no remote but...) but am not sure that this would be a substantial step up.
Many thanx