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Which preamp? Audible Illusions Rogue Audio ARC

I am currently looking for a preamp to build up my system.
I've read many good reviews of the Audible Illusions M3A or L-1 , Rogue Audio magnum 99 and some Audio Research pre.
Budget on used equipment : approx $900 - $1400

Can any kind audiogon folks pls help advise on which pre-amp I should get? I think I might prefer a tube preamp.
Any new suggestions to compliment my setup are highly welcome.
Thank you all in advance!

Existing equipment:

Sony XA777ES CD Player
McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev. A
DIY Scan-speak speakers.
Mostly Cardas Cables.

Best Regards
tankaiyiap

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tankaiyiap OP
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Thanks for the tips and info. ARC LS 15 seems to be quite popular in the used equipment market.
BTW, has anyone compared between LS15 to LS16?, or even the older LS2 preamp? I am justifying if it is worth considering the LS16 if I stretch my budget further..

Any comment would help.
Thanks!
tankaiyiap OP
3 posts
 
Hi all,

I just picked up an Audio Research LS-7 Hybrid preamp to try out. I think I got a good deal for one.
Still waiting for it to ship to me. I am only worry that the preamp might have a problem with too much gain with my setup.

Anyway, is anyone familar with the modification done by Great Northern Sound Co.? I heard that they have good reputation with ARC modification.
Also, I would appreciate if anyone would like to share their experiences with me on the LS7 preamp?

Once again, many thanks to fellow audiogoners who had brought me advises.
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