I would make sure to gather the input impedance along with gain and any other important specs on the Audio reasearch and then at that point call the manufacturers to see how their linestages may match up. I would also consider maybe the Herron (new review by Roy Gregory in the New Hi Fi plus) or the First Sound, which I happen to now own. I know the Hyperion only on its good reputation, but IMO you may want something a bit on the warmer side to match with the ARC.
Which Preamp?
I'm going crazy trying to figure out which preamp to get for my system. I currently use an Audio Research VS 55, Audible Illusions 2a preamp, Ayre 7e CD player and Hyperion 938 speakers. Preamp is almost 20 years old. I'm considering the following preamps;
Modwright 9.0
DeHaviland Ultraverve
Supratek chardonay
Aesthtix Calypso
Modwright 9.0
DeHaviland Ultraverve
Supratek chardonay
Aesthtix Calypso
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