Need Rec on $3k or under Preamp


I tried the AR 16 and the Bat 3ix and like them both
was thinking of paring it with a McCormack DNA 125 to run my Magnapan 1.6QR's

I have Nordost blue heaven interconnects and wires
schmeed
I use a BAT VK-3i and BAT VK 200 to run my 1.6s. Have not ever used the AR for comparison, but am completely happy with this combo. I've used this now for the last nine years and am at times still floored at times.
I'll 2nd Dodd. Hard to beat......possible but hard.
Excellent feel and finish.
Very transparent.
Simple circuitry.

Mariusz