Who out there knows about Audio Research Pre's???


Out of all the the used tube pre's which one offers most bang for the buck?Also if it is the SP6 how much odes the A version differ from B-E?I notice a number of LS22's which seem more recent in vintage and list for $4K going for $1500 and they look form back to be fully balanced (though looks/XLR's can be decieving).How old are they and why do they go so cheap.The LS25II seems to be most recent and uses the 6H30 (??) "Super Tube" like BAT.Seems a bit to rich for my blood.But want something to replace my Muse at some point to match with a Mesa Baron and about 10 different spaekrs I will own over next few years.
chazzbo

Showing 1 response by camboinc

My two cents:
I have an LS2B mk2. Used for $750.00 on audiogon and is a terrific value. the amp is a music reference rm 200, audio aero 24/192 mk2 cd player, vpi scout tt, pass labs xono phono, audio physic virgos, nordost spm, quattro fil and silversmith cables. the LS2b offers great resolution, a big soundstage and it's noise free as well. I don't think you have to pay the LS22 or 25 dough to get the performance. good luck!