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ARC Tube preamp suggestions

Hi guys,

I have an ARC VT-100 amp that I need to find a preamp for. Alas my budget does not allow for a new Ref5 or LS26/27, so I need to go to the 2nd hand market.

I like the lush, warm tube sound with all the pros and cons. I have a pair of Wilson Cubs with a 12" sub attached.

I am looking at the LS2, LS5, LS8 or maybe LS16 preamps.
Please let me hear your suggestions - there maybe some preamps I have overseen.

My music is contemporary, jazz, blues and rock.

Thanks
Henrik
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rleff
1,065 posts
 
I have a ls16mk2 and audiovalve challanger 180 monoblocks
combo driving soundlab m2's and the results are stellar;interconnects are mogami neglex balanced and transparent music wave super;maybe the mk2 version is better than the standard as a few have mentioned to stay away;but I would say listen to one if you can.
My listening tastes are close to yours and pink floyd even visits now and then.
minorl
1,016 posts
 
Investigate a REF 3 pre-amp. A good SP-11 retubed is very good also.

enjoy
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
A CJ PV-12 is a preamp made for jazz. NOS tubes makes it even better.
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