I think there was a time right when the LS5 was reviewed by Stereophile that the LS2, LS3 and LS5 were all rated as Stereophile Class A. When you hear the LS5 compared to the other models, you realize that the others were maybe Class C at best. Don't get too wrapped up in these silly ratings.
AR LS3 preamp sterophile review.....
Having trouble locating original review from 93 in the archives....anybody provide a link? thanks.....