Thank you! I appreciate your advice.
Upgrade from my Audio Research LS7 to a remote control model?
I have an Audio Research LS7 preamp mated to an AR D240Mk II amp and very pleased with the sound. I'd like to upgrade within the AR line to a preamp with a remote control. Any suggestions on a reasonable upgrade from the LS7?
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@dave43 just checking up to see if you found a ARC LS 15 or 16 yet. |
Owned a LS7 when it first came out and honestly I didn’t care for it. ARC didn’t make the LS7 long and remembered the LS8 followed very soon and that one didn’t last long either. Went through a few preamps later and settle for sometime on a ModWright SWL 9.0 SE. The MW is a great little preamp with remote and can be had used fairly cheap. Later I upgraded in the MW line and took home an ARC LS 25 MKII which is a nice preamp but I preferred the little MW still over the more expensive ARC. Ended up with a ModWright LS36.5 which is a great preamp. If you can find a MW SWL 9.0 SE you should consider. I know you want to stay with ARC but I’d look elsewhere first unless you’re looking at the LS28 or older Reference units which are still pricey and very good. |
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