Mike, Ref 2 Mk1( not the Mk2) is a definate over the LS 25. If you do a search here you will inevitably find many, many such comments and opinions... and all good ARC members say...Amen!
Not only do I agree with Kehut, I prefer the ARC Ref 2 Mk1 over the Mk 2.
The newer Mk 2 uses the Russian 6H30 pi, for which there is no substitute. If you happen to like that tubes bright top end, your good to go. If not, there is no option to roll tubes.
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