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Cant find much info on Art Audio Vinyl Reference Phono

I can't seem to find much info on this phono pre. I am looking to buy a phono preamp and I was offered one but not many reviews. The thing I do know about it is it uses a weird tube 6N1P? (not the common 6SN7 or 12AX7). I am currently demoing an Art Audio Vinyl One (Coincidence). Any input is appreciated.
jimbones
jimbones OP
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OK so I bought a Vinyl Reference. It is a very fine phonostage. I need more time with it as i only got it today but it is revealing of cables and isolation devices.
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jond
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Congrats Jim and that was fast let us know how it breaks in!
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Well, it's a used unit but the tubes have lass than 100 hrs so there is some burn in time. I can say it is one hell of a phonostage. It is not as laid back as the Vinyl one (I like laid back) It is incredibly detailed and has great soundstage and depth. Tonally it is excellent just has a bit of emphasis in the presence region. 
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OK so there is a lot to like about this unit, the only thing I dont like is it is a bit hard in the upper mid/lower treble region. Not sure if there is anything I can do about that
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jond
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It may need more break-in but also what cartridge are you running into it?
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