Hi Larry, I have an AR Pre-5. It is a two channel pre with a 5.1 analogue in. I had it when I auditioned the IRD Purist. In short, the Purist was better in two channel mode but the AR sounds better than a couple HT receivers I have used for Hi Rez. It has a nice remote, solid construction and looks pretty good. I have not heard any of their amps. And as you probably know, it is made by a "higher" end company, YBA.