ARC SP16 vs SP8


hay ive got an sp16 preamp to go with my vs110 amp. I was wondering if an sp8 would be an upgrade in both linstage and phono stage? have you heard both? How would you describe the 8. I find the 16 to be neutral but im not crazy about it's stereo imaging, almost to mono feeling for me. could maby upgrading my sumiko bluepoint 2 on my pro ject 2 xperience do the trick?
barruch86

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I have an SP16 in my system and I can assure you that imaging is not an issue. I have not heard the SP8 so I can't say whether it would be an upgrade.

I can say that one the biggest upgrades I made was the purchase of my Benz glider. Again I can't say whether there would be biggest difference between it and your sumiko.

One final point, a big determinant of imaging is your room and equipment placement. If I were you I would start there. I hope this helps...