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Old 07-25-2017, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerome W View Post
Doc,

The question is not if you will discover a better sounding preamp. If you are happy with the 1100, don't move. Seriously.

JUST DO NOT LET THE REF6 GET INTO YOUR HOUSE for a tryout. [emoji23]
I have been very happy for years with Black and White TV. Until I discovered colors !
I feel the same way about ARC preamps as you do Mcintosh preamps. And I"m a big fan of ARC power amps and Disc spinners. Currently have two ARC integrated amp systems in my house VSi60 and VSi75 and a third in Condo GSi75. The ARC reference 5 preamp was simply dry. Fatiguing. Perhaps system synergy because I was running it with Mcintosh tube amps. The Cary SLP-05 Preamp is a great match for Mcintosh tube amps. Very musical. Highly recommended. In the not too distant future I'm going to try it with my new 601s.