No offense, but I think your amp and preamp are way ahead of your speakers.( If you still have the MLs). I know it is hard to get around to hear and try out too many speakers, but with the quality of ARC products, it is a must. The VT100 can power almost anything - even very demanding Soundlabs- and sound worlds better, imo.
Tube pre amp comparison ARC to VTL
I have a VTL 2.5 pre amp which is a very nice sounding pre, and rather a bargain at its price point. In an attempt to upgrade, I bought an ARC LS25MKII. The ARC is a "better" all around pre amp than the VTL. Should be as it cost much more. The ARC sound bigger, deeper, wider, a little further back. And perhaps quicker and tighter. All these by just a small bit. However the VTL has a very nice "Lushness", a "liquid" midrange that I find most appealing where as the ARC is a bit "dry" or sterile. If I were to move up the ARC line (ie LS26 or up) would I get closer to a blend of both sounds or will I be going in the wrong direction? Other gear is ARC CD3 MKII, ARC VT100MKII, Cardas and Transparent Cables,
Thank you
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