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  AR LS 26 and Pass Labs X350.5 Compatible?
Hello to all the audiophiles here on Audiogon. Being new to the high end of audio I was wondering if some of the more knowledgeable experts could give me their opinion on something I've been thinking of.

Recently, I upgraded my venerable Ohm 4s to the 4.5 S3 and I wanted to pair it with an Audio Research LS 26 and a Pass Labs X350.5, both of these choices after reading some of the forum opinions here.

I contacted Pass Labs and a gentlemen named Desmond said there would be no problems with the pairing. However, after reading some opinions on mixing solid state amps with pre amp tubes would they really be compatible or would there be a better alternative? Thanks in advance for any replies!
Aurelius  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-21-08
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01-22-08   Tube preamps are often used with ss amps with great success. ...   Lak

01-22-08   Aurelius, i have a audio research ref3 and had it paired up ...   Dev

01-22-08   One thing to consider is that the pass amps have a relativel ...   Tboooe

01-22-08   The thing that would be nice to know, to give a better feel ...   Dpac996

01-22-08   The ls-26 output impedance (700 balanced, 300 single ended) ...   Audiofeil

01-22-08   I am using an arc ls26 with a pass labs x250.5 amp and it is ...   Joey54

01-22-08   With the specs audiofeil quotes, you should not have any com ...   Pubul57

01-22-08   I forgot to mention that i have an x250.5 (same input circui ...   Dpac996

01-22-08   Dpac996 is absolutely correct. ask arc what happens to the o ...   Bob_reynolds

01-22-08   Thanks to all who replied to my thread. i will try to invest ...   Aurelius

01-22-08   I have the arc ls-25 mk i and pass x350.5. i remember readin ...   Gundam91

01-22-08   Tried ref 3 & 350.5. very good combo, no problems.   Glai

01-22-08   Aurelius, best is to try. dave(dpac996) makes an excellent ...   Audphile1

01-23-08   I think there's sufficient end user confirmation and informa ...   Audiofeil

01-23-08   There's a classic example in the current issue of stereophil ...   Bob_reynolds

01-24-08   Bob, i am somewhat troubled by those findings as well, but w ...   Dpac996

01-24-08   Bob, that x10 multiplier "rule" is not something i ...   Dpac996

01-24-08   Dave, i think it raises the issue that manufacturers design ...   Bob_reynolds

01-24-08   Dave, what's the voltage drop if the amp's input voltage is ...   Bob_reynolds

01-24-08   Makes you want to get an integrated.   Pubul57

02-05-08   After contacting audio research corporation, they said they ...   Aurelius

02-05-08   So what preamp are you planning on getting?   Audphile1

02-05-08: Aurelius
For now the ARC LS 26 is on my hit list for an audition, having a nearby dealer and thats where I'll start. I 'll keep my options open for other preamps by reading this forum for ideas.
Aurelius  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)


05-09-08   Aurelius, any news on the arc/pass front?   Dpac996


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