What's a contender to an Audio Reference 5 SE?

If you were considering an Audio Reference 5 SE to mate with a Plinius SA-Reference amp, what other preamps might you consider?

timztunz11-16-2015 4:40pm

statman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 282 posts 11-18-2015 at 06:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I remember going into different "brick and mortar" dealers and when I asked about a product they didn't carry, if they "bashed it" that was an indication that they had that product taken away from them, or didn't get the product. I would politely listen and then leave. I recall a few years ago there was a JL Audio thread regarding the Fathom subwoofer on another well known forum where the posts from ONE member were always negative. There is an agenda it seems?
statman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 282 posts 11-24-2015 at 05:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The same group that now owns McIntosh. So according to your opinion McIntosh is also using "cheaper parts"? You are really holding a grudge against Audio Research aren't you? How long did you sell their products?