Classic BAT vs. Audio Research


For those who have heard them, how does a classic all-tube design like a BAT VK-150SE stack up against a new Audio Research design, like a Reference 150?
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Correction: until I spend time w/ the ARC ref6, the Ref5SE is the finest pre-amp.
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go for the "SE" upgrade. I will add that until i spend time w/ the ARC Ref5SE
pre-amp, it is the finest.

B.A.T. is on my demo list as soon as I find a dealer/retailer. Happy Listening!