Audio Research SP17

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Jim Hope -- Sun, 06/27/2010 - 15:50

Does anyone have experience with this preamp?
Looking for comments on line stage and phono stage sound quality.  Thank you.

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Jim Hope -- Tue, 06/29/2010 - 21:38

Any comments?  Dealer auditions?

TomH -- Sun, 07/18/2010 - 16:07

  Hi Jim, I have had the SP-17L for about 6 months now and am finding it very enjoyable. It is very nuetral with just a bit of the ARC "bloom" through the upper midrange, clean and extended in the treble and extended in the bass. I adds little character of its own to the music, I had a CJ PV-5 since 1985 so that probably is influencing my thoughts alot,as it had a very distinct sonic signature.I think the ARC is more accurate.

TomH -- Sun, 07/18/2010 - 16:07

  Hi Jim, I have had the SP-17L for about 6 months now and am finding it very enjoyable. It is very nuetral with just a bit of the ARC "bloom" through the upper midrange, clean and extended in the treble and extended in the bass. I adds little character of its own to the music, I had a CJ PV-5 since 1985 so that probably is influencing my thoughts alot,as it had a very distinct sonic signature.I think the ARC is more accurate.

Jim Hope -- Mon, 07/19/2010 - 13:35

Thanks Tom for the review.   I am happy you are enjoying it.

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