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ARC versus Joule Electra



Hi Folks:

I greatly admire Jud Barber's work both in terms of preamp's and power amp's. His OTL creations are finest of that type of tube amp that I have ever listened too.

Has anyone ever done an A-B comparison between the ARC Reference 2 Mk2 or LS 25 MK2 (both 6H30 tubed) versus the best preamps by Mr. Barber?

Best:

D.H.
danhirsh
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
Let us know what you decide. Either way they are both excellent preamps, but as you might suspect different and only you can decide which type of sound you prefer, I'm sure you could resell either one easily if one is not your cup of tea.
bjesien
614 posts
 
Dob, is this your TT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d815Ame16fg

Any updates?
dob
577 posts
 
Hello Bjesien,

Yes, its my TT and I do smoke...but not Winston

Happy New Year !
bjesien
614 posts
 
Sorry, actually meant to ask this of Martyk1. Also, is that a set of prototype Ayre Myrtle Wood Blocks I see under the table?
martykl
3,563 posts
 
Bjesian,

Nope. I belive that the video you posted shows a Mk. II, and I have the earlier Mark I.

Marty

In defense of my first response in this thread, when I offerred to provide feedback on the 2 preamps that I own, I did start the post by acknowledging "Not Me". Since I knew that my offer was slightly OT, I suggested that the OP contact me off-line if he had any interest in my thoughts on the older models I own.
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