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Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?

The new LS 27 is coming to the dealers now. Called the Audio Research and they said the new LS 27 sounds better than the Ref 3 and very close to Ref 5. That is the reason why the listing price of the LS 27 is changed to around $7,000 so that it won’t affect the sales of the Ref 5 too much.

Have you heard the LS 27 and how do you like it?
yxlei
tmsorosk
1,013 posts
 
jafox.. the Ref 5 is not ARCs flagship model . The Reference Anniversary edition ( $25000. ) is . And it sounds great .
ritmo
99 posts
 
I have listened to the LS27. I spent a few hours several weeks ago comparing it to the new McIntosh C48. Found the LS27 to provide a much wider soundstage with excellent image - a bit better than that the McIntosh for my taste. I liked it so much I'm considering buying one.

Mike
tom_hankins
928 posts
 
The next great model should be out for Axpona (April) I'd wait.
ritmo
99 posts
 
Tom,

Who's "next great model"?

Thanks,
Mike
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lostbears
538 posts
 

Hmm, so it is not good for a company to continually try to improve its products. Better to make the best product they can and then just give up. I have to agree with Elizabeth. I have owned Audio Research products since 1985 and they make excellent gear. No one forces you to upgrade every time a new model is introduced.
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