Audio Research Reference 6 Preamp Review

jhconnor, typically one box solutions are not considered 'no cost object' designs. Let's be fair, how about asking this person a direct comparing between the 40th anniversary edition and Reference 10?

http://www.audioresearch.com/en-us/products/preamplifiers/reference-10

I would take comments like, I spoke with someone who remains nameless at Audio Research that fairly matter of factly one is better than the other with a grain of salt.

The only way to know is to compare for yourself.

However I do know someone who owns a REF 10 and said that the REF 6 is 90% of the REF 10. Which really represents an amazing value all things considered since not everyone wants or has the space for a 2 box preamp.

Also worth mentioning is that if you have any of the newer ARC products they look even better when they match. :)

elem79, I am digging the 'new' look as well. 

I would certainly have to demo the Ref6 and Ref5 SE side by side for further evaluation.