Have ARC LS-16 Pre- what to upgrade to??

Oh,to be in your dilemma. Hey buddy can you spare some change? My Jadis dealer says the more expensive jp80 / remote version doesn't sound as good as the non remote version.By the time you get up that high in the food chain,remote pres are less plentiful. There are many choices w/o.

Hey George- how are ya? Thanks for the response (the ONLY one at this point, I might add!!). Agreed- lots of fab tube pre's m out there, but w processor bypass AND remote? Am I asking too much??!! Looks like I might be stickin' with Audio Research if the HT/2-channel remains integrated in same system...

I went from the ARC LS-16 to the ARC Ref I. Very satisfied. Greater detail in all ranges. Incredible soundstage with added depth. Using Meridian 508.24 CDP, Plinius SA100MKIII amp, Dynaudio Contour 3.3 speakers.

I thought ls-16 allready had a remote and processor loop??

No_Money- It does- just considering a higher quality preamp. Rosstaman- thanks- good idea, in fact one of my good friends has the Ref 1 and loves it, but I like the even bigger soundstage/warmth of Ref 2 (since uses tube power supply as opposed to Ref 1 which does not). Only prob is that Ref 2 may sometimes be accused of having bass that isn't quite as tight as Ref 1. Maybe new Ref 2 MKII is answer, but too $$!!