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Ideal preamp for Krell FPB 200

Hello everyone, I just bought a Krell FPB 200 for my B&W matrix 800 speakers (not nautilus!).
Preamp is transistor (magnum MP330 with separate power supply, no tone controls, very simple design), cd is Accuphase DP500.
When warmed up I get a great 3d soundstage with good depth and plenty of detail which makes me happy but I would like sweeter highs and more "body" (low mid, upper bass) to the voices...
Any ideas? thx!
blueskywalker
blindjim
3,092 posts
 
Thor TA 1000 or 1000 MK II.

or some other tube preamp.
blueskywalker OP
91 posts
 
It sure looks special Blindjim!
Do you have experience with the Krell poweramp, as I did not find it in your system?
blindjim
3,092 posts
 

Years ago, yes. Krell was the amp in my very first system. Due to not having a good tube preamp I sold it at a considerable loss... couldn't get rid of it fast enough.

had I a good tube preamp like I do now... it may well have sstayed far longer. Might be here still for all I know.

A friend of mine has had exactly the 200 in his home a couple times and absolutely loved it.... with his former BAT vk5i preamp. I also had a vk5i preamp.

the Thor is vastly superior to the BAT vk5i.
blueskywalker OP
91 posts
 
thor not only looks, but really IS expensive too!
I am looking for something in the 1500 euro range secondhand price :)
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