What is the best pre-amp for ARC Ref 75SE amp?

Thinking to buy a Ref 5se pre-amp to go with a Ref 75se amp. Has anyone found a better pre-amp for this use?

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keithr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,306 posts 01-07-2019 at 06:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Works fabulously with my Music First Baby Ref v2. I think you’d need the $30k Ref 10 to beat it.
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,584 posts 01-07-2019 at 08:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete beisner I have heard the REf5SE and the Ref 75se combo and it is a very nice match. The rest of that system was Wilson Sasha/Sophia speakers, ARC CD9 , Transparent cables/cords all around. Happy Listening!
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,911 posts 01-07-2019 at 05:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the REF75 in my system for a week or so when my Ayre VX-R was being upgraded. REF5se is a fine match. Speakers Vandersteen 7 front End Analog and digital
tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,911 posts 01-07-2019 at 05:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IF you want another option an Ayre KX-R also pairs nicely with your amp.....
soundsrealaudio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 756 posts 01-08-2019 at 04:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Al I am not an owner nor was I ever a dealer for Audio Research and did't realize they did not offer an RCA input on their amplifiers and I sure don't like adaptors being used on interconnects. Regards Jim