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Audio Research Pre-Amp advice

Hi, what would be a good used Audio Research pre-amp that has a remote, that is overall very musical. My budget is under 6K? I really don't want any Ref. pre's because too many tubes. Also something not too old, I do not want to have to bring in for service. I welcome and appreciate any advice. Thank you!

romad
rhg3
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LS 28SE, assuming you are looking for a line stage (no phono).

Hope this helps.

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tomic601
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My REF 5 se has 6 k hours on the clock w zero issues…. 6 tubes… but sure get a recent LS… imo great gear…especially the XLR models.

ghdprentice
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Yes… used LS28SE… or LS28… or as far back as you have to go to meet your budget. Outstanding preamps. You get a great deal of the Reference sound.

 

I would not be afraid of the Refs though. I have owned a Reference 5SE for ten years… never needed a tube change before I traded it in for my Reference 6SE, which I have had for nearly three years.

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