2. amps-preamps
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Preamp upgrade

Hi all. Looking for some Reva or just to be told that it likely doesn’t get much better. Current preamp audio research ls-7 which was an audiogon purchase 12 years ago 550.00. Upgrade consideration ARC ref 3, ARC GSPre, Elliott Studio Arts 66-001, aesthetix Janus, audible illusion 3b, etc. rest of the system is parasound Jc 5 amp. eat c-sharp TT, McIntosh MP100 phono pre bluenode streamer and vandersteen treo carbon ct. audio quest cables throughout. I am wondering if the preamp upgrade for thousands more will provide any real marginal gain. Looking forward to the chat

jelliott78

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sls883
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It wasn't on your list, but you might consider a Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp.  I upgraded from two different conrad-johnson preamps.  I was worried that I would miss some of the warmth that the older c-j preamps are known for, but I didn't. I'm using mine with a Coda solid state amp. 

Tubes make a big difference in the LTA preamp.  Telefunken and Siemens work best for me.  

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