McIntosh c1100 vs audio research ref 6se vs Ayer KX-R


Three great and comparably priced preamps.  I know kx-r is solid state.
How does one decide between these units?? Do I use a 3 sided coin?

anyone own any of these?  insights?
emergingsoul

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Johnto
Using a mc255 5 channel amp, chord Hugo tt2, roon nucleus, b&w 804 d3, and a b&w center and sub.   And looking for a very nice stereo preamp with stereo bypass.  Also use a marantz 5014 avr which is fine for ht.

thanks
Why is low impedance of a Mac going into an arc preamp with a high impedance a bad thing?
Tough to find a good expl on google.  Important issue.  Thanks for info.  This is why marketing info from sellers needs to improve in explaining low vs high impedance relationships between components.