I've owned an LS25 MkII and extensively auditioned the Ref 2 MKII. The Ref2 is definitely better. I think it does image somewhat more clearly and retrieves more detail. I thought the bass was about the same, a little loose on both. Whether it is worth the difference in cost is a matter of your priorities and budget.
ARC LS25 MkII vs. ARC Ref MkII??
I have an LS25 MkII and am thinking of upgrading to the Reference MkII... have any of you ever done the direct comparison? I recognize that there are diminishing returns, I'm just curious about what differences you may have been able to hear. People have said that the Ref MkII has better dynamics, and that the images are better... any of you listened to both? Thanks. MGX1138