One owner and bought new in 1993, the ‘b’ in the name signifies that this is the Balanced output
version, which was a £500 option when new. For the first 20yrs of its life, it was only used, and only occasionally, at weekends, due to work commitments, and as you can see it is in marvellous condition, without a mark anywhere. (in the pics the front panel looks dirty, but it’s just the uploded pic - it’s actually spotless). Only ever switched on when it was to be used.
One reviewer said :-
"Is this the last preamplifier you’ll ever buy? Just possibly. Because the LS3b is so advanced, you may never outgrow it.
You certainly won’t outgrow its lucid. musical performance. The LS3b features an all-new circuit design that combines a shortest-signal-path layout with a minimum of point-to-point wiring, D.C.-coupled inputs and a tightly regulated power supply. There’s even the patented Decoupled Electrolytic Capacitor circuit found in more expensive Audio Research products. The input selector switch is board-mounted as close to the inputs as possible, and for extra high-purity input sources there is the Direct Gain Path. which bypasses all controls and switching functions except for Gain. The result is the astounding resolution of musical detail, with wide-open dynamics".
Only selling due to an upgrade to a Ref 3. It comes in its original double box and the original Owners Manual. With FREE shipping to most UK destinations, or come and view/collect in Brighton for just a measly £995.
