Stick with the ML 32! It is, as you've found, a superb sounding preamp! A tube preamp like the ARC 6 will need future tube replacement - and on the way there will only decline in sound quality! That is the real nature of vacuum tubes (contrary to what the "golden ears" say!). Cathode emissions inevitability decline with use and noise increases. And the quality of present day tube production is NOT as good as old NOS tubes!
Audio Research Reference 6 or Mark Levinson Reference n32
Hi all,
I own a ML Ref n32 preamp with the phonostage. I am very tempted to buy the audio research reference 6, replacing ML 32, but I'm afraid to regret the splendid performance of the ML 32.
Did any of you have a chance to compare? What advice do you feel to give me?
I listen only vinyl and if I'll buy the ARC Ref6 I'll need a pre phono..
I own a ML Ref n32 preamp with the phonostage. I am very tempted to buy the audio research reference 6, replacing ML 32, but I'm afraid to regret the splendid performance of the ML 32.
Did any of you have a chance to compare? What advice do you feel to give me?
I listen only vinyl and if I'll buy the ARC Ref6 I'll need a pre phono..