I am a REF1000 user and love them. I have had the Pre2P at home for a try and it worked very well as it should. The phono in it is neutral sounding and very user adjustable (by remote as well!). I have replaced my beloved ARC D250 with the Ref1000's and have not regretted it. The ARC does offer some things that the Refs just cant do however the Refs do a few things that the ARC cant so it is really a matter of taste. I like the fact that the digital amps are very electrical bill freindly and therefore have some environmental gains. When I power up the ARC, the whole street dims!
I had to return the Pre2P to my dealer for a short while and unfortunately for me it sold. I thought I'd lost out big time however he brought in the Pre3 and I like it just as much. I will now have to wait for the Phono 3 to get that excellent phono stage that I miss from the Pre2P.
Go Bel Canto and don't look back (at least for a while...)
I had to return the Pre2P to my dealer for a short while and unfortunately for me it sold. I thought I'd lost out big time however he brought in the Pre3 and I like it just as much. I will now have to wait for the Phono 3 to get that excellent phono stage that I miss from the Pre2P.
Go Bel Canto and don't look back (at least for a while...)