Just be careful with any tube electronics. While on the surface, it seems it can be fixed at any old shop, you may be in for a long wait if something does go wrong. My ARC ref 10 blew a tube once, took the surrounding "sacrificial" resistors with it. TOok about 6 months to get back on its feet.
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