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From: JAP1@ns.cc.lehigh.edu (Joe Padula)
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Subject: Re: Preamp Purchase Advice
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Date: 13 May 91 12:58:52 GMT
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With regards to line level preamps, here's my two cents worth.

I have had a very happy experience with an Audio Research LS-1.
I believe it meets all of your criteria except for balanced outputs
although I'm not positive about drive capability - I used 15'
interconnects with no problem.  You could check with a dealer or ARC
about that.  IMHO, the LS-1 is one of ARC's better sounding preamps and
has, in the ARC tradition, excellent build quality.
Also, I believe that ARC has just come out with an LS-2 which has
balanced outputs.
The LS-1 lists for $1500 (if it hasn't gone up) don't know about LS-2.