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

taters Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-16-2015 at 10:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bo1972, Everything you said about the Ref-5SE I have heard the opposite. Tell us what pre-amp for the same money you like better?
taters Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-17-2015 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If he thinks a Ref-5 se is a low quality pre-amp. I can't imagine what he would say about my LS-27.
taters Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-17-2015 at 10:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tsushima1, I am sure he thinks those are crap to. He obviously doesn't like ARC.
taters Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-25-2015 at 09:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oregonpapa, The last 2 years Randy used the Vandersteens amps. I think they were designed around their statement speakers.
taters Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,149 posts 11-25-2015 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bo1972, If what you say is true does that mean Mcintosh is also using cheaper parts. They are both owned by the same company.