The Reference 6se is excellent. My go to SS pre when I really want a hard core comparison with tubes is the SST Ambrosia Preamp. Loaded with features, it doesn't sound like tubes, yet, it does have a flare, a tube like quality, smooth, detailed, excellent soundstage and loaded with world class performance in several features.
If you like the AR Ref 6SE, I would recommend the SST Ambrosia as a comparison. Warning, the Ambrosia needs a couple hundred hours of signal passing through it for break in if new and then just leave it on. Beautiful pre that passes through the source quite honestly.
If you like the AR Ref 6SE, I would recommend the SST Ambrosia as a comparison. Warning, the Ambrosia needs a couple hundred hours of signal passing through it for break in if new and then just leave it on. Beautiful pre that passes through the source quite honestly.