Choosing a good preamp

kamiar "Experiecing the unbelievable difference and soft tissue of output"

This is a wonderful expression of language but it makes no sense at all here is something I've translated as best I can into English from a newsletter that is part of a local audio club from a  member of the club who is seeking advice on a component for a Music Reproduction System:

"I desire the high frequencies to have a sheen but not to the point of shimmer. The midrange should be fully developed and encompassing without any emphasis and certainly not bloat which I find offensive and the midrange should be neutral, but not on the white side of neutral. Soundstaging should be realistic with no emphasis placed upon any aspect of the stage although if some compromise is necessary I would prefer a slight shallowing of the stage to one that overly projections into the listening room. The overall qualities of the component should be one of a revealing and  authoritative  sound but not microscopic, powerfully and forcefully engaging without being aggressive  or intending to make a statement."


Where do people get this flowery language and who do they desire to impress?

I'd ask the opposite. Why don't people use "flowery" language? And by not doing so, who do they "desire" to impress?

I am a new member into your community (just signed up yesterday) and not a native speaker. Thanks your guidance.

Got a great first impression 

This all tube McIntosh C-2600 should be a great choice. My friend has one and it is outstanding.
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/0217/McIntosh_C2600_Vacuum_Tube_Stereo_Preampli...

Or any other McIntosh preamp depending on what options you are looking for!
https://www.musicdirect.com/Search?searchterm=mcintosh&sort=popularity%7CDESC&page=1&pag...

@kamiar
Don’t let one comment get you down. Americans who only speak one language get annoyed when someone who can speak more than one makes a mistake.
Welcome and hang in there!

I recommend a reissue Mac C22. I owned and used mostly for phono duties. Great sound, more-than-decent phono facilities, tubes and tone controls! What more do you want? Really good piece.

Another vote for the McIntosh C2600.  I have a C2500 and love it.  You get a good bang for the buck, more than most in it's price range.  It has a lot of inputs. I enjoy the two Phono inputs, MM and MC. It has an internal DAC that is not bad based on user comments.

@kamiar 

What are your speakers and front end source components? 

Back to the original question. We really do need more info on your speakers, music and likes/dislikes to make a meaningful recommendation. That said, I’ll infer that you like the sound that tubes impart - so that argues for a tube preamp as well.

However, tube distortion (which can be euphonic) plus *more* tube distortion might be too euphonic, but others might think its perfect. And why limit one’s self to McIntosh? There are lots of tube units to choose from.

But the best advice I can give came to me when i wanted to learn about wine, from a terrific local sommelier: "pop a lot of corks" was his advice. As you hear different gear you learn to appreciate what is what. But always remember you are hearing a **system** ---  the net sound of a recording (hugely important), front end (CD/Turntable), preamp, power amp, speakers and room (also hugely important). Note that the two things i said are "hugely important", you have little control over.

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Atma-Sphere MP3 3.3 with vcaps  would be a great preamp to drive them. 

Check out Audio Classics. I bought a C2500 two years ago for 4K. The C2600 has a newer DAC in it, both preamps are tubes and both sound great.

You are a McIntoch fan , i believe: for me it’s to flat, not really holographic. The best Pré-amp ,if you want an “ American” , is Jeff Rowland the best choice. Your Vincent will also “match” good with Ear, Audio Note..but you have to figger it out with your speakers.

C2300 if you don't need the phono stage