'Any insight into either the in home trial is even worth it at this close of a price point?"
If anything, your existing phono stage and the Stellar may have more things similar than different.
"I've been dreaming of ARC, but will have to buy an older generation used."
There are tube units in all price points. Demo something. That's the only way to determine if a tube unit is for you. No online opinion about SQ will replace your actual experience.
If anything, your existing phono stage and the Stellar may have more things similar than different.
"I've been dreaming of ARC, but will have to buy an older generation used."
There are tube units in all price points. Demo something. That's the only way to determine if a tube unit is for you. No online opinion about SQ will replace your actual experience.