Audio Reasrch REF 5 Vs. Dartzeel NHB 18NS

Hi Papaya, some nice pces you are looking at. What is the rest of your system to pair up with these?

I don't believe there will be a "better one" just a different flavour along with presentation. Will depend greatly on the rest of your set-up along with what you are after.

My system - Wilson Maxx 2 and I`m using now the ARC REF 3 as my preamp. But I`m on route of change, trying to put future parts into context. Thanks.

Hi Papaya, what amplification are you using including source and cables.

I like ARC, I have owned allot of their product and enjoyed, their Aniv pre looks interesting and anyone whom I have communicated with who owns the Ref2 phono seems to be thoroughly enjoying it.

The Dart is going to be a different beast and if you have been voicing your set-up currently arround the Ref3 then I would think it would be a safer bet to stick with ARC which ever direction you go but in the end would be best to hear in your own set-up so you can deside for your self.