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The best sounding Audio Research Line Stage preamp

I'm in the market for a used Audio Research Line Stage preamp and was wondering if anybody with experience on the following models could help me as to which you might feel would be the best sounding model. I'm after the ARC brand due to it's noted dynamics and clarity. It will be hooked up to a Classe CA-301 power amp and a pair of Magnepan's 3.6R speakers. These are the models I'm considering. The LS2B MkII, LS3B, LS5 MkII, LS12, LS16 MkII, LS22, and the LS25MkII. Thank you for all your help.
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If you think you may want to do some tube rolling, then cross out the 16MkII and 25MkII as they use 6H30 and there is no tube rolling there, to the best of my knowledge.

LS-5 is an all balanced line stage, no SE connections. Although it does come with XLR-RCA adapters.

I can recommend LS-25MkI. I own it and like it a lot.
Put some nice NOS tubes in there and it is hard to beat.
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