I would stretch to get a ar 6se, maybe a nice used one will be out there. Always concerned about how audio research Burns tubes aggressively. Why not A Tube preamp from McIntosh which is a lot easier on tubes?
Audio Research LS28SE vs McIntosh C53
I have just been kicking around maybe trying another solid state pre-amp and have read some good reviews on the McIntosh C53. I have had the LS28SE for a few years and just curious if anyone has had an opportunity to make a fair comparison between the two. What would be lost and what would be gained? Also if someone has a solid state Pre that they have heard/own and experienced a comp between it and the LS28SE I would love to hear from you as well.
thank you