No More upgrades to ARC LS25 Mk.1?


Is it true that ARC is no longer upgrading LS25 Mk.1 to the Mk.2 version?

(Yes, I am aware that some prefer the Mk.1 over the Mk.2 using the Upscale Audio tubes).
edwyun
I did speak to someone at ARC and that's what I was told. I assume they will still service both Mk.1 and Mk.2 LS25's but apparently not upgrade. Guess they want to sell more of the LS26's.
Doesn't surprise me. Many manufacturers will upgrade to the current model, however, most will not upgrade an older model to an already discontinued model. They tend to leave that type of work to the modifiers like GNSC.

John
Yup. I'll contact GNSC. While they may to certain upgrades, I doubt they would do the Mk.1 to Mk.2 upgrades given the parts involved (e.g., new front and rear panels).
sell your Mk1 and buy a used Mk2, it will be way cheaper... they are built using two diffent tube set designs...6922 versus super tubes..
Well if it's new front and rear panels you're after, I agree with Cytocycle.
I was simply under the impression you were looking to improve the performance of your LS25 Mk I, I guess I was mistaken.

Cheers,
John