2. amps-preamps
  3. 1377484631

Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall

An excerpt from ARCDB web site:

"Tube stereo preamplifier.

"As a result of the ever-increasing demand for a full-function preamplifier with a level of performance substantially above that of the SP17, we are pleased to introduce the striking new SP20 vacuum-tube preamplifier. Influenced by some of our classic groundbreaking SP preamplifiers but with performance that is only achievable by our best LS- and PH-series designs, the SP20 offers inspirational performance combined with real value. ..."

MSRP is $9000 -- a veritable bargain. ;-(
bifwynne
tonywinsc
583 posts
 
Hey, don't forget the SP15. It also handles low output MC cartridges just fine and sounds great with NOS tubes.
kentaja
25 posts
 
No problem using a .23mV Kansui with a PH-6. The PH-6 has far more gain versus any of the older SP preamps you mention.

If the SP series will handle .2mV then any of the modern ARC phono preamps, i.e. PH-5, PH-6, PH-7, PH-8, etc., will work fine.

I know I have owned the SP-10, SP-14, PH-5, PH-6. The PH series are much, much better with LOMC(.2mV) versus any of the SP series. The SP-20 will have similar gain to the PH-6.
bifwynne OP
2,069 posts
 
Vic ... when I reach my biblical 120, I plan to take my ARC gear with me. ;>')
vicdamone
850 posts
 
Bifwynne, atta boy!
taters
1,149 posts
 
I'm surprised no one says anything about the price. I guess in today's market you have to be rich to own ARC gear. I can't afford any of their new gear. I do own ARC gear but I purchased it used. It still wasn't cheap but I figure it should hold it's value pretty good so it's still a good buy used.
More to discover