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Which ARC Linestage?

I am considering selling my SP16 and going with preamp separates to run with my 150.2. Unfortunately, a LS26 is out of reach and I'm not sure the LS17 is going to get me where I want to go. Are there any standout linestages from ARC's back product catalogue I should consider? Which of those from the LS-5 forward (if any) can really stand up to the best of what is currently out there--or at least would be better than the LS-17 or my SP16? I would run the phono with either a GNSC modified PH5 or PH3. Am I moving in the right direction? Should I even consider a SP17?

Thanks!
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smoffatt
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Hi, i have had a LS16 MKI and PH3SE modded by GNSC with wonderful sonic results. Both are now packed away in a closet somewhere. I since have had a Ref2 MKI & Ref Phono modded by GNSC to my spec's with Amperex 7308 PQ white label tubes. RCA 6L6GC Blackplate and Phillips Miniwatts metal base GZ34 in the power supply. Sonically stunning. A friend wanted to trade his Ref3 and PH7 for my modded Ref2 & Ref Phono. I said no.
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