I had an LS28 and was very impressed. Then I picked up a REF6 at a good price. It is better, but not by much (10%?). Certainly not as much as the price difference. I suspect the LS28SE has now pulled up to near equal with the REF6. Email ARC and ask. LS28's trade used for less than the value I think they are worth. You potentially could pick up a used one and the get it upgraded to SE when you want to invest more.
Thinking to upgrade from Audio Research LS27 to LS28
I have an ARC LS27 that I bought new with over 1000 hours on the meter. My basic system is the LS27 preamp, ARC REF75SE amp, ARC PH8 phono pre, Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT, VPI Aries 3 fully upgraded, Lyra Delos and Aurender A10.
I haven't had the upgrade bug since I put this system together and I am very happy but... Sometimes I would like to try an LS28. I love the Vandys, REF75SE, and Aurender. And, upgrading on these would be a significant financial burden and I have a wife!
Ls27 to LS28 may be affordable.
I am looking for opinions from those who may have experience with these.
Thank you!
I haven't had the upgrade bug since I put this system together and I am very happy but... Sometimes I would like to try an LS28. I love the Vandys, REF75SE, and Aurender. And, upgrading on these would be a significant financial burden and I have a wife!
Ls27 to LS28 may be affordable.
I am looking for opinions from those who may have experience with these.
Thank you!