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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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Hello all

Total newbie to this hobby and so glad I found this thread; Im building a HT/audio system and both pre amps are on my list. My current system

SF Evolution Minitors
SF Vox Center
Krell 403e
Rotel HDCD 
Yamaha AVR

I can’t decide on an AV pre/pro so looking for a preamp and was wondering which one would be the best fit:

Ref 6 or 5Se
Ayre KXR
Krell Phantom or E 202
Pass Labs x30

I listen to a variety of music from soul, funk, r&b, some jazz l, focusing on good vocals and instruments. I do like the classical like yo-yo ma Bach suite.  Many thanks. 


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