I listened to the LS7 when I was buying a new preamp. I like the sound and the soundstage it gave but at the time I went for a LS15 and since have bought a LS25 mk1. As you move up the LS line soundstage get much bigger and deeper with better detail. The LS7 is a nice entry pre from ARC, I would change the tube to Telefunken or Amperex 7dj8 as they sounded the best in my LS15 and LS25. I also liked Ei Elite 6dj8 gold pins but they have since gone out of business and are very hard to find. For the price IMHO the LS7 is a good deal and you should be very happy till the upgrade bug bites. Best of luck!
Audio Research LS7 - Still a good performer?
Hello all!
Currently in the process of moving to separates and wanting to get tubes into my system in the process. Working on a deal on a ARC LS7 line-stage and wondering if anyone out there has any thoughts on its sound/performance?
The unit looks to be in very good shape for its age ('95-'97), original owner with four "6922" dual-triode tubes (not sure what this means...will have to learn "tube-speak").
Thanks for any thoughts!
Arvin
Currently in the process of moving to separates and wanting to get tubes into my system in the process. Working on a deal on a ARC LS7 line-stage and wondering if anyone out there has any thoughts on its sound/performance?
The unit looks to be in very good shape for its age ('95-'97), original owner with four "6922" dual-triode tubes (not sure what this means...will have to learn "tube-speak").
Thanks for any thoughts!
Arvin