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Best used 2 channel preamp for 2500.00.

Hi to all the experts out there. I have a sims titan 5 channel amp (basically 5 channels of the w-5). I would like to mate it with a great preamp for music. The front runner right now is a Audio Research LS-25. What else should I look at? Are there older model AR's that will do just as well? I plan on getting a arcam FMJ 23 CD player. My speakers are custom made Scan speak driver. Thanks for any help you guys and girls can give me!!!!!
tennispro
larryro
19 posts
 
If you can get your hands on an AudioValve Eclipse, you'd be hard-pressed to do better. Also worth checking out a Rogue 99 Magnum.
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Check out odyssey stratos at odysseyaudio.com. Read the reviews (including TAS' golden ear award) you find there and then order a monoblock pair for $2k.

You should notice the power rating, the speed, etc.. Not to mention the 30 day money back guarantee and the 20 year mfg. warranty. Oh, and if you don't like the standard faceplate, you can have them customize it to your liking.

I've never listened to these but I know those that own them. I've never heard or read one negative comment about these amps.

-IMO (were you expecting another's?)
dopogue
1,773 posts
 
Conrad Johnson Premier 14. A great preamp and a great buy, currently (used) well below $2500. I've had mine since l996. It does everything (except phono), has multiple inputs and 2 sents of outputs, and is remote-controlled.
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jcaudio
237 posts
 
Find a Kora Eclipse. One with the upgraded power supply umbilical cord. VERY good with phono stage and remote. Also has balanced and single ended outs. Outboard power supply.
tennispro OP
11 posts
 
Thanks for the responses!!!! I do not neeed phono stage. I also would like remote and balanced outs. If I could get one with a home theater bypass I would be in heaven!!!
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