ARC LS 16 MK1 vs. ARC LS25 MKll

Please see my review of the LS16 mk. 2 vs. the LS25 mk. 2 at www.10audio.com. Even though the LS16 I reviewed is the later model, the review may help with your question.

Happy listening,
JerryS

Sorry, but I wouldn't own/listen to an LS25 mk2 if it was given to me for free. YMMV

agreed with Reb- I even liked my old LS16 better than LS25...

I own an LS25mkII, and it's not as "tubey" sounding as some other tube-based preamps. IMO this is a good thing, as I find many tube designs to be overly warm and syrupy-sounding.

I feel it's a good compromise between the warmth of a "tubey" tube preamp and the detail of a SS preamp.

Oh, and another thing - it seems that any and every ARC thread draws ARC bashers out of the woodwork. Reb, Sutts - nice to see you guys don't disappoint! :-) Apparently the ARC bashers wait anxiously to pounce the moment they see anyone mention ARC.

Whatever floats your boat! ;-)