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ARC Tube preamp suggestions

Hi guys,

I have an ARC VT-100 amp that I need to find a preamp for. Alas my budget does not allow for a new Ref5 or LS26/27, so I need to go to the 2nd hand market.

I like the lush, warm tube sound with all the pros and cons. I have a pair of Wilson Cubs with a 12" sub attached.

I am looking at the LS2, LS5, LS8 or maybe LS16 preamps.
Please let me hear your suggestions - there maybe some preamps I have overseen.

My music is contemporary, jazz, blues and rock.

Thanks
Henrik
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martykl
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I own an LS 25 and - as one more data point - would never put it in the "lush" sounding camp. In fact, all of the ARC gear that I've ever heard (though, admittedly, this list isn't all inclusive) falls toward the more neutral end of the tube spectrum.

Marty
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