Okay, so I've narrowed down things a bit:
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BAT VK-3i
ARC LS15
ARC LS16
ARC LS16 mk II
ARC LS22
(honestly, I'd like to narrow down to a single ARC choice, but I'm not sure which would be the most appropriate, as there are a lot of revisions)
I think I'm going to go ahead and choose the Bryston 4b ST, as I've heard it and really like the sound.
Also, remember I'll be powering Magnepan MG12s and listen to classical music exclusively (mainly instrumental, as well). I've decided that balanced in's and out's are the most important feature to me, as well as a remote.
I noticed that some of these pre-amps have more tubes than others. Is there a particular tube format that is especially desirable, or appropriate for my listening habits?
Thanks again everyone!
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BAT VK-3i
ARC LS15
ARC LS16
ARC LS16 mk II
ARC LS22
(honestly, I'd like to narrow down to a single ARC choice, but I'm not sure which would be the most appropriate, as there are a lot of revisions)
I think I'm going to go ahead and choose the Bryston 4b ST, as I've heard it and really like the sound.
Also, remember I'll be powering Magnepan MG12s and listen to classical music exclusively (mainly instrumental, as well). I've decided that balanced in's and out's are the most important feature to me, as well as a remote.
I noticed that some of these pre-amps have more tubes than others. Is there a particular tube format that is especially desirable, or appropriate for my listening habits?
Thanks again everyone!