Best preamp for Audio Research VT100mkI

Any Audio Research unit in your price range should mate very well.IF I remember the mk1 does have both se and bal inputs?

I've been using an LS-9 to good effect. They are available for $800 or so (used). The LS-2, especially the LS-2B, is also a great preamp. I've used an LS-1 but thought it had WAY too much gain... -might work if your speakers have very low efficiency.

I second Dweller's opinion. The Audio Research LS 2B should work quite nicely.

The LS2B MKII is markedly better than the MKI. Incidentally, currently I own both the LS25 MKI and the LS2B MKII.

THe LS2B MKII can be purchased for about $995 on the web.

Good luck

The best Pre-amp that I have heard is the Blow Torch. It is a John Curl design. It will work with any amp. Contact Bob Crump at T.G. Audio(rcrump@houston.rr.com) for additional information, if you are interested.

Best wishes and good listening.

Jim