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which Audio Research pre-amp?

I've pretty much narrowed down my next pre-amp purchase to an Audio Research 6 or GSPre.  Ultimately, this will be paired with an Ayre VX-R.  For the sake of marital harmony I need to spread the purchases out over a few years.  
Is the 6 that much better than the GSPre?  I like the idea of having an integrated phone section but I read that the 6 / Ref 2 SE combo. blew away the phono section of the GSPre.  I don't listen to vinyl that much.  My current phono pre-amp is a Pass Aleph Ono.  thanks.
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I have a Ref5se and had a VX-R then VX-R Twenty running first Vandersteen 5a the 7’s
pretty magical combo
i have heard the 6 in several very nice systems and gs as well but not isolated enough to understand subtlety between units.... good advice on getting them home if you can
the VX-R is a fantastic amp !!!
as for Ralph’s comments - consider his fine preamp also in your price range, when it comes time to replace my 5se, I will be doing that for sure
have fun !
enjoy your search and the music!!!!
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