One thing to consider is that years down the road ARC and conrad johnson will probably still be in business and offering support. That's one of the reasons I listen to an LS-16 in my system. This is not necessarily a recommendation for your system. Weiserb's comments on the sonic signature of these preamps are dead on.
Which of the following preamps?
Looking to purchase a tube preamp either used or new at around 700.
I looked around Audiogon and found a few:
Audio Experience Symphonies Plus - 690
Sonic Frontier SFL1 - 750
Conrad-Johnson PV11-L - 625
A variety of used Audio Research LS for about 700 or more
Audio Miror T61 - 699
There are really quite a few out there so hopefully I can get some feedback from you.
I looked around Audiogon and found a few:
Audio Experience Symphonies Plus - 690
Sonic Frontier SFL1 - 750
Conrad-Johnson PV11-L - 625
A variety of used Audio Research LS for about 700 or more
Audio Miror T61 - 699
There are really quite a few out there so hopefully I can get some feedback from you.