I assume you are not seeking more resolution but a bit more warmth or flavour?
ARC is a bit too close to SS for what I want from a pre.
Mcintosh C2600 has some nice tube flavour & 12AX7 are common enough to roll cheaply! McIntosh is very popular with Wilson gear.
Note that your Ayre DAC is already a little “tube” sounding....
Do you need MM and MC capability?
ARC is a bit too close to SS for what I want from a pre.
Mcintosh C2600 has some nice tube flavour & 12AX7 are common enough to roll cheaply! McIntosh is very popular with Wilson gear.
Note that your Ayre DAC is already a little “tube” sounding....
Do you need MM and MC capability?