Audio research ref 6SE vs world

Which tube or SS line stage do you like as much or more and why? Any cheaper options that you actually preferred?

smodtactical01-21-2021 11:05am

redwoodaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 01-22-2021 at 04:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Without having had direct experience with the preamp you’re talking about, I have thoroughly enjoyed my EAR 868 paired with my pass xa30.8. It really brought that great amp to life. I’m curious to know how many people think their preamp would beat it.
redwoodaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 01-22-2021 at 07:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I lucked into the EAR from a local seller who had been downsizing pretty dramatically. Was only the second preamp I heard in my system (aside from some integrateds). Wish I had more useful comparisons.
redwoodaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 413 posts 02-03-2021 at 06:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just heard a friend’s Allnic M3000 or something tube preamp and it was really nice! Thing weighed over 50 lbs and had terrific bass and clarity. Nobody mentioned Allnic yet so here you go.