Audio Research. It will still be worth close to what you paid should you sell it. PL resale will be half the day you take it home.
New PrimaLuna versus used Audio Research preamp?
As posted previously, I'm shopping tube preamps.
Have an opportunity to buy a friend's ARC Reference 5SE, as he upgraded to a new 6SE.
Alternatively, a new PL EVO 300 or 400 is also on my radar, and even new would cost 20% to 30% less than the used 5SE.
Anyone here experience both units and brands?
Thanks!