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Comparing ARC, Lamm and Modwright Preamps

Hi folks,

I'm looking for a preamp in the ~$2k range, and models I'm considering are the ARC (LS16 or LS25), Lamm LL2 Dexlue, and Modwright SWL 9.0SE Signature Edition. From what I understand, these manufacturers have a sonic signature that is closer to neutral (which is what I'm generally looking for), rather than being syrupy.

My tastes are largely rock music (let's say Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac, etc.). Would anyone be able to describe the sonic signature of these three brands in a little more detail?
rrolack

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sidvee
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I may be late by couple of years but wanted to post my observations regardless.
I have had a modwright 9.0se (with the tube power supply upgrade), ARC LS26 and now the Lamm ll2.1. Unquestionably the Lamm is the best of the three. It has significantly better resolution. Soundstage depth is amazing and finally it has better bass extension and signficantly more definition in the lower frequencies. I also feel that listener fatigue is the least with the lamm during extended listening. I also felt that the modwright SQ was quite close to that of the ARC. So I would rank them as 1. Lamm 2. ARC 3. Modwright
Cheers,
Sid
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