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Another what preamp to get thread

Was going to go down the Quad 33 or PAS 3 road but decided for that price I could spend little more and buy something more modern like an ARC LS-1, LS-9, SP-9, Cary SLP308 or save some $$ and get Jolida 5t. I have never heard any of these except for some other Jolida models.

Wanted to connect to my classdaudio SDS-470 amp driving my Maggies 1.6. Although the amp is a touch warm I am seeking something warmer and was originally leaning towards LS-1 but there is hardly anything on the web.

Currently using a Botthelead Quickly as a preamp.

So it has to be tubed, warm and remote would help with my arthritis. Preferably under $700.

thx in advance
nevillewoo
singleendedsingle
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A friend is using the McCormack ALD-1..all i can say is wow.
nevillewoo OP
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Well I broke down and got an ARC Sp5 for $250, but suspect based on comments here it will be bright. I do have an opportunity for an SP9 but after reading Stereophile review, I am not so sure. I do have a Quicksilver line preamp remote version available to me for $690 - any thoughts on this?

thx for your input so far.
slikric3000
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$250, cool, I would buy it too. I have too much pocket change.
mikirob
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Quicksilver is the one to get plain and simple.
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jmcgrogan2
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It's all up to you. In your original post you said you wanted a "warm" tubed preamp with remote. Neither the ARC or the Quicksilver will give you that warm tubed sound, IMHO. Are they very good preamps? Yes. Are they warm and tubey sounding? No.

If you want warm and tubey sounding preamps, look for Cary or Conrad Johnson. They are not my cup of tea, too warm for me, but I know many who like them, and that seems to be what you want.
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