See if you can find a ML 26 preamp used. It should cost around $1500 +/_ including the power supply. (The 26S is better, but will cost almost twice as much) An ARC line stage is OK but not as good a match to the 23. BTW, although I totally agree with using balanced ICs between the preamp and the amp, the 23 will accept RCA's using the appropriate RCA/camac adapters at the amp inputs -- about $50/pair.
Good preamp for Levinson 23 w/Gershman X1/SW1
I would appreciate some recommendations for a preamp to match well with a ML #23 amplifier and Gershman Acoustic X1/SW2 speakers.
Would like to keep it under $1K and am looking for that nice airy, smooth sound.
Was thinking perhaps ARC LS-2. Any thoughts on that?
Prefer to use XLR between the preamp and amp as the Levinson has either CAMAC or XLR, but not RCA inputs.
Thanks in advance.
Would like to keep it under $1K and am looking for that nice airy, smooth sound.
Was thinking perhaps ARC LS-2. Any thoughts on that?
Prefer to use XLR between the preamp and amp as the Levinson has either CAMAC or XLR, but not RCA inputs.
Thanks in advance.