Audio Research Ref. 3, Ref. 5, or the Ref. 5se.


I am looking to add a Audio Research preamp. Looking at the Ref. 3,5,5se. The 5se is a bit high in price.

I have a Wadia S7i CDP up front with Pass Labs XA100.8 amps. I am using Vandersteen Quarto Wood CT speakers. Witch Audio Research would make the best sense to go with.


Thanks for the help Russ.

russb

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I do not currently own any tube gear in my main stereo (living room). I do have a little tube integrated in my bedroom though. I have been curious about tube gear for a couple years now after having been a solid state guy my whole life. 

I finally broke the other day and bought a ARC Ref 3 and will be pairing it with my Parasound A21 and Marantz SA15S2 CDP and Klipsch Palladium P38s. Unfortunately, I will not be able to switch out pre amps (current is Parasound JC2-BP) until we reorganize our living room in a couple months.

The amp should be here in two days. It is going to drive me crazy to have it and not be able to use it yet. I am really looking forward to hearing this new to me pre. I always hear great things about this amp.