I have an ARC LS-15 that was modded by Huntley with the great northern sound company. I pulled it out as I’m updating my aesthetix calisto and am amazed by the sound. I have auditioned schiit audio gear (mani and yaggi) and fine them to be a great bang to the buck. But, frankly, not in ARC league. For the price, a second hand ls-15 is a superb way to enter into tubes. You can get fancy by purchasing exotic tubes, but you won’t go wrong buying tubes from ARC. My ARC VM-220 holds its weight with 10k amps, but that would be appreciated more after some time with the LS-15, imho
What's Your Advice, Used Audio Research LS15, Or Freya+?
Title says it all. The LS15 I'm looking at is the older model without detachable power cord. I'm looking to dabble in a tube preamp. I'm running a Bryston 4bSST for power.