Audio ResearchLS-2usedAudio Research LS-2 Stereo Preamplifier with XLR outThis listing is for a silver face Audio Research LS-2 tube stereo preamplifier in excellent condition with a copy of the owners manual. This preamp has a single 6922 AR selected tube. The L...1300.00

Audio Research LS-2 Stereo Preamplifier with XLR out

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Ships fromGainesville, FL, 32609
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensions?" × ?" × ?" (40.0 lbs.)
Shipping carrierFedEx
Shipping cost$80.00
Original accessoriesManual
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This listing is for a silver face Audio Research LS-2 tube stereo preamplifier in excellent condition with a copy of the owners manual. This preamp has a single 6922 AR selected tube.

The LS2 is quite simply the best sounding pre-amp Audio Research has ever produced.

.A hybrid preamp that uses a single 6DJ8 tube and FET devices, the LS2 is one of the preamps that helped define Audio Research's reputation as the premier tube electronics manufacturer. Superb-sounding and ergonomically austere, the LS2 is a special preamp.

So the LS2 is a hybrid, all solid-state save for a 6DJ8 (ECC88) dual-triode. The power supply is all solid-state, while the rest of the audio circuit is of the FET persuasion.

All socketry at the back is gold-plated and of audiophile standard, as you'd expect. In addition to phono-type outputs, the LS2 also offers balanced operation via XLR connectors.

The LS2 does less to the signal than any other pre-amp I've ever used. It quite simply amplifies it for driving a power amp, not getting in the way. Every single parameter by which we judge stereo reproduction makes the LS2 something of a champion. The soundstage is wider, deeper, more open and more focussed. Dynamics? Unbridled. Frequency balance? Consistent from top to bottom.

Taken in trade from a long time customer, guaranteed to play correctly and be as described. Underrated at an 8 for buyer satisfaction.

Orig MSRP was $3100, offered for $1600 plus $80 domestic shipping.
 

Revised shipping policy as of September 20, 2019.


Due to items lost or damaged in shipping, any item over $50.00 in cost will
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It is unfortunate that this is necessary but experience has proven it is well worth the small extra cost. We apologize for this, but it is for the good of all involved.

TERMS:
All listings are plus shipping unless noted. 7.00% sales tax added to all In-state destinations. This unit is guaranteed to be in "as described" working condition (unless
otherwise noted) upon arrival and has a 60 day limited warranty, baring any abuse. 15% restocking fee on all returns unless defective or "not as described"

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