Audio Research Ref 6 vs Ref 5 SE


Does anyone compare know the sound quality between the Ref 6 and Ref 5 SE?

What is your choice if you can get a brand new Ref 6 at USD 10,100 and a brand new Ref 5 SE at USD 8750?

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Congratulations Dev! It's a fantastic looking and  sounding preamplifier. Enjoy!

elem79 thx - have you tried any footers underneath as of yet? If not you should because doing so you will hear noticeable changes. I just happen to have a few - mini stillpoints/sistrum footers to name a few. Have 3 SP's currently under now and like what I'm hearing and in a weeks time will try the sistrum and then go back to nothing to see which is my preference.  Always like these simple isolation tweaks and have usually found using them to be positive.