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Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?

The new LS 27 is coming to the dealers now. Called the Audio Research and they said the new LS 27 sounds better than the Ref 3 and very close to Ref 5. That is the reason why the listing price of the LS 27 is changed to around $7,000 so that it won’t affect the sales of the Ref 5 too much.

Have you heard the LS 27 and how do you like it?
yxlei
yxlei OP
31 posts
 
An almost brand new LS27 is already selling for $5,700 on A'gon. So an used LS27 will be cheaper than an used Ref 3, but the question is whether or not the new LS 27 sounds overall better than its 7 years old designed ref 3?
chashas1
596 posts
 
Differences of opinion, obviously, or other gear or rooms, but I am one who finds the LS27 superior.

and I agree with Elizabeth, those that want to bash go right ahead...ARC has, thankfully, had their best years these past 3 yrs. And, also thankfully, their new pieces have been some of the best they've made in years. So jab away, the laugh's on you....
6550c
393 posts
 
Why would an LS27 be discounted so much at this time when most people haven't even seen one yet? Didn't someone like it?
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vdosc
51 posts
 
So many responses, and not a one of them answered the question:
Has anyone heard the LS27 and have you heard it next to a LS26 to Ref 3 etc.
Use your ears and not your egos to answer this simple question.
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