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Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3

I am in the market for a nice line stage preamp. My list has been narrowed down to 2 preamps based on reviews and many listening sessions availabe to me. I do have a local Audio research dealer and have heard and loved the Ref 3 but not Conrad/Johnson. Any thoughts regarding the ACT 2 is greatly appreciated. Thanks.....
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rgurney
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Guidocorona - Are you saying that the REF 3 sounds significantly different and better in balanced mode as compared to single-ended mode?
rgurney
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Oneobgyn, Guido -
As you are both owners, see if you can find out (from ARC?) or elsewhere, what the purpose of having that button/circuit change is for. Given that there is an audible degredation of sound, it appears that the REF3 works best in balanced mode rather than in SE mode, or am I mistaken.
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