AR SP-5 or Threshold Sl-10

WOW! I havent' heard about the SP5 in quite awhile. I owned the SP5 for almost 20 years. I matched it with a Bryston 4B and was very happy. (remember, I did not have the ears I have now, nor the audio savoir faire..) I paid $600, brand spanking new, without bass and treble controls. I wouldn't pay $350, EVER! Offer him $250 and remain firm. Knowing what I know, now, the SP5 was no big deal. You can, probably do much better, though $$ are always a factor. Good luck. peace, warren

The SP5 twas never state of the art. It was a "good" preamp. The SP6: now that was a preamp. I believe the SP5 was ARs first attempt at ss. I believe they had a different name for it back then. Something like "analog modules." Not sure, buy that rings a very distant bell. You can do better than this pre, if you're contemplating spending $350.