I am sure you will be happy with AR Phono Ref3SE
For system synergy I much prefer AR resolution over Mcintosh. I have clear Audi innovation wood TT with Davinci v2 cart.
Ref160M&ref3se pre amp
my other system is Conrad Johnson all tubes
ART27A,Art88,Art phono again with Rega Naia
resolving but enjoyable systems
so no worries here about Tuby or Warm sound
current systems are more resolving , than ever before.
Syd