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low bass on Audio Research LS27

I had an LS26 for awhile. It had a magical midrange and lovely open highs, but for me the low bass was not weighty or extended enough (actually it was pretty anemic for my -3db at 28Hz speakers). I replaced the LS26 with a Krell KCT SS pre, and got the bass I wanted, but that magic on vocals is gone and I miss it. How is the bass on the LS27? Do I need to save for a used Ref 5 to get what I want? Thanks for your input!
tinear1
tinear1 OP
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Thanks folks. About the power amp being a key component, especially for bass management - I agree! That's why I have a Krell FPB400cx - 400 watts of Krell bass. What has been shocking is how big a change in the overall character of the sound the preamp made while the amp remained a constant, and how much of a chameleon the Krell amp was.

Great info on the small delta in performance of the LS27 vs. the Ref 5.
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hansk46
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hello Hifigeek1 , can you tell us more about doing things in the LS 26 to improve the bass.I can 't email you due to restriction to Audiogon
rgd
656 posts
 
very interested in this as well
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hansk46
122 posts
 
hello Hifigeek1 , we are interested in your things that can be done in the LS 26 to improve the bass. Please let us know
hifigeek1
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I would have to see your preamp first. Then, once I have gone through it we can discuss changes that can be made.
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