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Preamp - Ayre vs. Audio Research

If anyone has heard both the Audio Research Reference 6 and the Ayre KX-R Twenty preamp, please describe the differences in their sound.

I recently settled on a D'Agostino Momentum S-250 amplifier. I compared it to a pair of Ayre MX-R Twenties, and my report can be found on a thread called D'Agostino vs Ayre. 

Unfortunately, the Momentum preamp does not offer a line out option, and I want that for headphone amp operation. So, I am considering the AR or Ayre preamp options. Thoughts?
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jafant
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TY- keithr
jafant
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Alex- almaaudio


I have heard the ARC Ref5SE on many occasions. I have not had an opportunity to demo the new Ref6.  How much, if any, improvement(s) between these (2) pre-amps?


The rest of the system in question was;

Wilson -Sasha & Sophia speakers

ARC Ref 150 power amp and Bryston 4B-SST power amp.

ARC CD player

Transparent OPUS cabling all around.


Happy Listening!

jafant
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Very nice! imgoodwithtools.

I will second ,Galen Carol. He is a fine audiophile.

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jafant
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keithr-

whom is your dealer/retailer?
jafant
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I look forward in reading about your review- imgoodwithtools-

you certainly own an interesting combo.  What other gear is in your system?

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jafant
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Whom is your dealer/retailer- tomic601 ?
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