ARC LS-27 or ARC ref-3

I'm looking to upgrade my preamp and I would like to hear from someone that has auditioned both of these pre-amps.

taters11-20-2011 6:02am

m_shumacher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 11-20-2011 at 06:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd choose the REF3 if it were my money.
chashas1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 596 posts 11-20-2011 at 06:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you can't rob a bank for the ref5, go for the ls27. It's a wonderful piece.
bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 11-20-2011 at 07:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dodge. . . , the only reason why I counsel decisiveness is because LS 27s don't come around very often. Ref 3s do. The LS 27 currently for sale is practically brand new. If Taters is a serious buyer and is really trying to decide between these two pieces, I would NOT take my time. Of course, IMHO.
ritmo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 11-21-2011 at 02:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have not compared the Ref 3 with the LS27. I do own an LS27 and I'm super happy with it. Mike
taters OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-21-2011 at 04:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm trying to get my local dealer to loan be an Ls-27. I might just take a shot and buy a Ref-3 here on Audiogon. I'm sure I can always get my cash back if I don't like it.