Audio Research LS8 line preamplifier

Audio Research LS8 line preamplifier

While high-priced equipment can easily acquire stature on grounds of outright performance and physical appearance, we critics have more admiration for genuine achievement at lower price levels. One such product was the all-triode SP8 preamplifier from Audio Research, launched back in 1982 and priced at $1400. This classically tasteful preamplifier came equipped with a medium-sensitivity phono equalizer and the usual tape and line inputs.

Hole found in speaker

I took my screen of my speaker yesterday (Dali Ikon 6) - just packing them for a move and wanted to check them out - and noticed a small hole in the rubber around the outside of one of the speakers. The speaker itself is fine, just the rubber part that makes it vibrate. I have not noticed a problem with the audio from that speaker - I found it by chance.

Is this an issue? I would imagine any air that escapes that hole is not transferring to the speaker vibration. It looks like the part is replaceable...

Any thoughts?

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cheapish receiver w/ phono and speaker suggestions?

I've been trying to buy a setup recently and have realized everything is all about home theater these days. I'm a musician/music enthusiast and only have interest in listening to music, not all the HD, 3D, video up whatever bells and whistles. I want a stereo, not some TV/movie junk.

Up grade DAC or not

I have been using a Levinson #360 DAC for many years , and am very happy with it . Has anyone compared it to the newer DACs of similar price . I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading or would the money be better spent else wear . USB input is not important .
If you want system particulars , there is a discription and pictures on the Audiogon site. under system links , heading ( opinions please ) , same user name , system name is ( built in budget beater ) .
Thanks in advance and Happy New Year Tim

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