What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE?

If you were considering an Audio Reference 5 SE to mate with a Plinius SA-Reference amp, what other preamps might you consider?

timztunz11-16-2015 4:40pm

atmasphere Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,088 posts 11-17-2015 at 07:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Plinius has a balanced input. Here is a brief list that might suit: Atma-Sphere MP-1 or MP-3 BAT Vk51 Aesthetix Einstein 'the Tube' Allnic L5000DHT You are not limited to balanced operation however- preamps that easily keep up with the ARC: Convergent Atma-Sphere UV-1 CJ ART 2 Cary SLP98 Shindo Have fun!