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I know, I know..... this is real old tube stuff and there may be
better stuff out there now......

But, for the sake of argument, the Audio Research SP-11 preamp
frequently gets much high praise. You don't hear as much about the
similarly configured ARC SP-15 pre-amp. I would like to get one or
the
other.

Would anyone care to offer their opinion or experience as
to which of the two provides the better sound path for
CD's versus for vinyl?

Thanks for your comments.
--
...R L

They are very very similar in sound. If you like one you should like
the other. They have identical phono stages. The only differences are
in the line stage and that is mostly a matter of different parts and
materials. Personally I like the SP 10 better than either and it will
cost you less.

Scott Wheeler


You're right the SP11 got cult status for very good reason and still sought
after, just google for user reviews that will tell you all you need to know.
I've had plenty of cash offers:-) It is a hybrid design so not just tube
The tubes though have to be carefully chosen for low microphony and to use a
support platform. I use isolation courtesy of Messrs Townsend's plus air
pods stacked. If you do this you will be rewarded with exceptional
performance.
I've tried many other preamps in the interim but nothing else has convinced
me yet.

Mike