No contest,it's like comparing a Miata/LS 17 with a Corvette/LS 25.O.K maybe I embellished a tad.
ARC LS 17 vs LS 25 Mk II
I'm looking for a new preamp and am seriously thinking of going with Audio Research. Given that these two pieces are very close in price, which do you think I should go for, the newer 17 or the upper level 25 MkII which is a bit older? I'm looking for good air, soundstage, transparency and decay.