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Review on AricAudio Motherlode MKII preamplifier

The Stereo Times review on the AricAudio Motherlode MKII preamplifier just went live on the website this morning. I have received numerous inquires regarding this review after posting a thread regarding how superlative Aric’s new reference preamplifier in it’s performance across all sonic parameters. The ML MKII will compete with any line-stage, regardless of price, and I purchased it to use it in my different systems. For the details, regarding my conclusions, take a look at the review. I also put it on the Stereo Times list for "2020 Most recommended components of the year".
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smodtactical
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@teajay Good job. In the future I would have liked for some comparisons to other linestages to put things into perspective... for example your Coda 07x which I believe you also really loved.
crozbo
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Agree with @smodtactical, a direct comparison with the LTA preamp would of been helpful, since it was(is) your tube reference.  For somebody looking at the LTA preamp to purchase, your review was lacking in any real help in evaluating preamps.
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jaymark
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Just ordered the Motherlode II preamp with upgraded caps.  It'll be a few weeks before it arrives, however, I am itching to hear it.  Lord knows I do not need another preamp - yet, I could not resist another one to drop in my rotation.

paullb
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Congratulations!

Let us know what you think. Did you compare with the Motherlode XL and what improvements did Aric say the better caps will bring?

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jaymark
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The XL is fully balanced.  I did not need that as my Zavfino interconnects are RCA.  The upgraded caps are supposed to provide a blacker background for sure.  

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