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ARC versus Joule Electra



Hi Folks:

I greatly admire Jud Barber's work both in terms of preamp's and power amp's. His OTL creations are finest of that type of tube amp that I have ever listened too.

Has anyone ever done an A-B comparison between the ARC Reference 2 Mk2 or LS 25 MK2 (both 6H30 tubed) versus the best preamps by Mr. Barber?

Best:

D.H.
danhirsh
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
There is a Joule LA 150MKI which I think used 6H30, and proabably sounded more like current ARC gear, Jud quickly reversed course.
revrob
105 posts
 
Never heard the ARC but I owned the Joule LA-150 MKII and it is very lush and romantic. I have it paired with Wyred SX-1000 monos for a combination of power and romance. I listen to a lot of jazz and vocals and I love the Joule sound.
danhirsh OP
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Thank you all.
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Let us know what you decide. Either way they are both excellent preamps, but as you might suspect different and only you can decide which type of sound you prefer, I'm sure you could resell either one easily if one is not your cup of tea.
bjesien
1,245 posts
 
Dob, is this your TT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d815Ame16fg

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