1,500 tube preamp which one?

I've budgeted $1500 for a tube preamp. I've a Threshold T-100 SS Amp, Spendor 1/2 speakers and a digital front end. I'm leaning towards a preamp with balanced outs. New or used it doesn't matter. I'd like some feed back.

hbarrel06-21-2002 2:49pm

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john_l Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 782 posts 06-21-2002 at 09:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It will cost a little more than 1500, but I would go for a bat vk-5i. Reference grade sound. Beware the unity gain button (you can easily disconnect this on the remote). There is one up for auction right now.
glen Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 714 posts 06-21-2002 at 10:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try an Audio Research LS-15 for around $1200.00 used. the reviews say it all.
twl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,251 posts 06-22-2002 at 01:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete MFA Magus, Audible Illusions Modulus Series, Counterpoint SA-5000
g_m_c Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 443 posts 06-22-2002 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete kora eclipse tube, used.
lake513 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 123 posts 06-22-2002 at 05:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think you can not go wrong with a Audible illusions modulus 3. I have one with NOS tubes wonderful sound Telefunken CCa's in the phono and Siemens CCa's in the line stage My audiophile buddy also has one with used Telefunken 6922 in phono and Siemens halski 6922 or Valvo red label 6922 nice tubes great preamp you also might like a Cardas power cord with it lake513

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