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
“ The exponential increase in price of let's say a Ref 6SE over your LS7 will not give an exponential increase of quality reproduction. Most of us in this hobby spend a LOT more money than one could justify chasing nuance and the thrill of a high quality new component. ” thanks for this yesiam. I suspect that while it will sound good none of the equipment will sound marginally better for the cost. |
@chenry good advise for sure |
Great advice and I completely agree with you. I have the Supratek Grange Signature preamp with Phono stage that includes the LCR circuit and Lundahl inductors and it is by far the best full function preamp I’ve owned. I’ve had all tubed preamps with SS amps over the years from ARC, BAT, and Coincident but the Grange Signature is superior. I’d have to spend at least 2X to better it. The phono section is worth the price alone! |
tom2441 And my opinion is not to dismiss great preamps from AR, CJ, BAT, Atmosphere, Backert Labs, or the like. There is just something magical about obsessive creators, who use the highest quality components, in a hand made format. Vishay and Takman resistors, Jensen and Edcor transformers, ALPs pots, Khozmo remote controller, Jupiter and Clarity caps, Neutrik connectors. Aric's gear is not cheap, but his component choices are exceptional.....resulting in exceptional sound. |
