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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

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tom2441
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@vthokie83 

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!

vthokie83
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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.

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njcardave
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I have the Backert Labs Rhythm 1.4.  The way this preamp handles the lower bass is enough to earn it an audition. Highly recommended.
 

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