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Model: LS16 Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $3,495.00 Description: vacuum tube stereo line Manufacturer URL: Audio Research, Inc. Model Picture: View
Review by JD3 (A) on September 26, 2002 at 14:16:52
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for the LS16Bought this Pre-Amp as an upgrade from the Audio Research LS9 to warm up the sound with some tubes. This unit has a nice Audio By-Pass (RCA only) for Surround Sound Processors to cut through to the main speakers. Been listening to mostly LP's of different time periods & most styles. Amazing detail in such recordings for example: Corsby, Still, Nash, & Young 1970 LP "Deja Vu", but almost to a fault to reveal bad recordings such as Tommy James 1968 LP "Crimson and Cover". The pre-amp could use a high end cut, or maybe its my Aragon 47 phono stage's fault? CD's sound sweet & warm with great sound stage. Best Pre-Amp for the price & will out preform many in its class. This Pre-Amp has 2 balance inputs & 2 balance outputs for those with few balance audio equipment. To get a balance Audio By-Pass, one has to buy the LS25 at an added $2000.00!!! OUCH. Therefore I can't image buying a better pre-amp because I haven't the stereo to match.
Product Weakness: warm up time Product Strengths: non-interfering & smooth pre-amp
Associated Equipment for this Review: Amplifier: (2) Aragon Palladium mono blocks Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Audio Research LS16 Sources (CDP/Turntable): Sony XA7ES & Rega Planar 3 Speakers: (2) Martin Logan SL3 Cables/Interconnects: Harmonic Technology Pro-Silway MK II & Truth-Links Music Used (Genre/Selections): All types except extreme pop or rap Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
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Topic - REVIEW: Audio Research, Inc. LS16 Preamplifier (Tube) - JD3 14:16:52 09/26/02 (3)
- What, no "review" of your CDP, TT, and cables? - JAR 17:11:59 09/26/02 (2)
- I wish :) - JD3 18:39:22 09/26/02 (1)
- Overly analytical phono, some possibilities - Auricle 05:02:35 09/27/02 (0)
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