I agree with jaybo. I was running a Cary 306/200 CD with an analog output (better than digital) direct into a musical fidelity A-308CR power amp into Von Schweikert VR-4jrs for a long time. I recently borrowed a friends ARC LS-3 and was stunned and the improvement. The bass was tight and controlled, the staging was amazing, and the sound was overall much more holographic and realistic.
I tried to avoid purchasing a preamp, but in the end realized that it really is necesary. I recenly bought a PrimaLuna Prologue 3 and am loving it! Good luck.
I tried to avoid purchasing a preamp, but in the end realized that it really is necesary. I recenly bought a PrimaLuna Prologue 3 and am loving it! Good luck.