Audio Research Ph-6 Phono Preamp

This is the one to buy! My PH-6 is just nicely broken in- about 500 hours. Superb phono section for a great price. I purchased this unit new from an authorized dealer a few months ago, so it is a more recent serial number. I had a PH-5 and this was a huge improvement. Tube life is estimated at 4000-5000 hours, so plenty of life yet on the tubes. There are several great reviews online, so check them out if you are not familiar with this unit. Gain is fixed 58db, so ample gain for most cartridges. Impedance can be adjusted with the remote control. I'm only selling because I'm moving up in the line. This unit is conservatively rated at a 9 and comes with all original accessories. At my asking price, I will include Paypal fees. Offers, please add 3% for Paypal. I can also accept a money order or personal check with proper clearing time if you'd like to avoid Paypal fees. I am a long time Audiogon member member. Check my perfect feedback. Lowball offers will be ignored. Thanks for looking.

Here is an excerpt from one review:
"We audiophiles often wonder why a certain company replaces a very good piece of equipment. Oftentimes it can be as simple as wanting to freshen up in the product line. Audio Research released the PH6, however, because it betters in every way the model it replaces. It is simply a cleaner window between you and your music and, I'll go out on a limb, the phono stage to beat in its price range. Its sterling sound quality together with its excellent build quality, Audio Research’s reputation and the knowledge that they’ll be around to care for the product well into the future means that purchasing a PH6 can be one of the best investments in your musical life you can make."