Jjss49 you bring up some valid points especially dealing with the public can be frustrating and exhausting. I would hate to be in his shoes most of the time having to answer dumbass questions and attitudes. However, I'll disagree with your discount statement simply because Upscale usually does offer some sort of price break or so they have in the past on bigger items. Its just good business and people will buy again because they were treated well. Why do you think I called them about both preamps? Satisfied returning customer. It is what it is and I probably shouldn't have vented on a discussion board 🤷 Upscale does very well and you can't please everyone ALL the time haha.
Audio Research LS/Ref or Primaluna EVO Preamp
Currently I own a LS26 and thinking up upgrading. My amp is a Ref 110 so usually makes sense to stay with the same company. However, after speaking with a few dealers they are saying the Primaluna EVO 400 is kicking the pants off even Ref series of ARC. I am not talking the higher end of the Ref series. My shortlist I have been considering is a LS27, LS28 or Ref 3. One thing I like about ARC is they hold their resale value very well. A new EVO 400 xlr is $4699 but one dealer (won't mention) offered for $3900. I also like the gain function of the LS26 for my phono stage but it isn't a huge issue I don't guess. My phono preamp is a Manley Chinook SE MkII and I am using it on 65db gain for my Dynavector 20x2L. Has anyone owned or know much about the PL EVO 400 or is it wiser to stay in the ARC family? Thank you in advance :)
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