Greetings. I am looking for feedback from those that have heard Audio Research and Luxman gear in their experience.
I recently acquired an SP11 hybrid preamp with stock tubes. Plugged it in to the main system in place of a Luxman CL-35 mkIII, and instantly noticed a difference in imaging and soundstage--something the Luxman (with Matsushita 12ax7 tubes) currently does not hold up to. I am at a slight dilemma, as I did not foresee wanting to keep this SP11!
Will reconditioning the Luxman with new caps and Telefunken tubes bring up to the ARC's level? Are these two devices in the same class (albeit different vintages)?
Thank you
I recently acquired an SP11 hybrid preamp with stock tubes. Plugged it in to the main system in place of a Luxman CL-35 mkIII, and instantly noticed a difference in imaging and soundstage--something the Luxman (with Matsushita 12ax7 tubes) currently does not hold up to. I am at a slight dilemma, as I did not foresee wanting to keep this SP11!
Will reconditioning the Luxman with new caps and Telefunken tubes bring up to the ARC's level? Are these two devices in the same class (albeit different vintages)?
Thank you
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