Audio Research Reference 2 vs. Lamm LL

Dude, relax. No need to shout.

I agree with Logenn about the sonic qualities from Lamm. I think, nothing comes close. They have not these mechanical artifacts you will discover so often, no grain/coloration.
I bought a used LL2 some ago with NOS Tubes and after a few days I sold my Aestheix IO sign. This is one of the rare outstanding designs, very reliable and easy to go with amps. One of the ultra bargains of today for a Listener.

Thanks guys.. It would be nice if it had a remote, at least for the volume, wouldn't it? But... I don't have one now, so things would stay the same. I was actually using a VTL Ultimate, which.... is a nice little preamp.

Well, when a remote is a MUST, then you have to look for something different. Vlad says, a remote makes it sound worse and I agree.
But not everyone needs a LAMM, you will only know how good it is when you know what others do wrong. The truth is simple.

Syntax,

I respect your opinion on this.

Thanks