In need of Audio Research preamp recommendation

I have an Audio Research D400MKII amplifier driving Revel Gem speakers.
I'm looking for AR preamp recommendations for this system.

wpines10-02-2010 1:38am

rtaylor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 10-02-2010 at 02:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Checkout the Audio Research database www.arcdb.ws website for models and specifications. I have had over the years a LS-3, Ls-15, LS-16 LS-25MKII and a REF 1. All were good pieces. My favorite among the lot was the Ls-25MKII. It is very good piece and can be had for aournd $2,500 - $3,000 used.
eee3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 214 posts 10-02-2010 at 01:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is your price range? It will be hard to give recommendation without that info.
wpines OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 93 posts 10-02-2010 at 03:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete $5,000 or less
eee3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 214 posts 10-03-2010 at 11:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In your price range, about the best you could do is the LS-26 which is a dynamic preamp. Having said that however, with that particular amp, I would recommend the LS-5 mkIII(which is an all balanced model)or the LS-25mkII.
rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 10-04-2010 at 02:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Eee3, PLease explain "LS-25 which is a dynamic preamp".