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>>11-07-09: Efner
LS 26 without a doubt.
The second best pre-amp int the world<<

That's really funny.

You gotta have a sense of humor in this hobby.

While I agree that calling the LS-26 the 2nd best preamp in the world is a gross exageration (and yes as i said I owned one and now have the Ref3), what's also funny is that you are an Atma and not an ARC dealer and it's hilarious how quick you are to disparage positive remarks about ARC products without disclosing that you are a dealer of a competing product. Like I said a "bucket of laughs."

Of course I disagree with you Mofi on every count. I found the 16 to be very un-dynamic with no bass and a shrill upper mid.

Audiofeil,
Help me understand, Is it you personal opinion that my statement was inaccurate? I'm basing my statement on the opinions of some of the best recording engineers in the world. I hardly find their opinions laughable.

I didn't mean to sound harsh.
But there are many who feel that the ref 3 is the best they've heard,and that the LS26 is a very close second.