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In Reply to: RE: EAR vs Audio Note preamp posted by Plinius_Fan on November 10, 2016 at 06:11:22
My target preamp has changed a bit. I am still considering Audio Note M5 strongly but after a recent audition of some Audio Research gears I am also considering the ARC Ref 5 SE preamp. Audio Note vs Audio Research, M5 vs Ref 5 SE !!The amp that will be driven will most probably be a First Watt F6 so it is not a deciding factor as I see it. Anyone here with experience with both Audio Note and Audio Research preamp, please chime in.
P.S: I listened to the 912 but did not quite like it because it sounded somewhat dry for my taste.
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I had a Ref5se and an AudioNotekits Mentor, which is based on the M10?? I liked both, and used them interchangeably. I thought for a while I preferred the Mentor, and sold the 5se. I decided I missed it and bought another. Point being, I thought if I could have only one, it would be the Mentor. But I found I missed some of what the 5se brought to the party, especially with my 75se. I also have ANK L4 monoblocks.
All that said, if you listen to a Ref 6, you will have no question which way to go. I bought one of those, and sold the Mentor. The Ref 6 is just phenomenal in every way.
I did try both the 5se and Mentor with several Pass and First Watt amps, and used single ended with the Sit2 and F5, it was a better choice. With the balanced 30.8 and J2, the 5se is better.
Remember this is all supposed to be fun. Buy right, and you can try all the combinations and decide what the keepers are. I tend to view most gear as temporary, using it for 2-3 years if really good, and selling it for something "better"... But the Ref 6, now that is probably in for a longer stay!
which amp are you using w/ the Ref6 ?
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