Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05?

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Anybody have direct comparisons of the Audio Reference 2 (or Ref2 Mk II) and the Cary? These seem to go for similar prices on the used market (however the ARC is older) and I'm curious if anybody has done a comparison. I've always heard that ARC's Reference series are the "true" ARCs, just wondering.
I have no plan to upgrade anytime soon, but I love comparisons and always enjoy "dreaming" of what an upgrade choice might look like.

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Topic - Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - TheBrewmaster 13:43:11 09/06/14 (8)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - fantja 13:54:50 09/08/14 (2)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - TheBrewmaster 22:04:12 09/08/14 (1)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - fantja 13:49:43 09/11/14 (0)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - E-Stat 12:20:02 09/08/14 (4)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - TheBrewmaster 22:01:15 09/08/14 (1)

My ready reference - E-Stat 05:51:14 09/09/14 (0)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - AbeCollins 15:24:11 09/08/14 (1)

RE: Used pre-amps: ARC Ref2 vs Cary SLP-05? - TheBrewmaster 21:56:24 09/08/14 (0)

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