Looking reccom. for tube pre amp for about 1000?

I have a linn lp12,lingo,ekos turntable setup, a linn wokonda preamp w/phono (which i'm looking to replace) powered by(2)linn lk140's.

jsing08-06-2002 4:27pm

sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 08-06-2002 at 06:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Blue Circle BC21, maybe the new BC21.1 which I have not heard. BC will still make the BC21. The difference is in the type of tubes. A matter of taste.
vrsola Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 31 posts 08-06-2002 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I used avahifi.com pre amplifiers They are very reliableand give better value for the money.
weiserb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 476 posts 08-07-2002 at 04:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Conrad Johnson Premier 14
phild Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 603 posts 08-07-2002 at 03:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A used Counterpoint SA-3000 hybid pre with phono ($500-$800)...maybe a used Audible Illusions w/phono for $1000-ish. If phono isn't required, you could go with a Counterpoint SA-2000 (identical to 3000, but no phono) for even less.
salsumma Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9 posts 08-07-2002 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Blue Circle BC-21 (using 2-each 6SN-7 tubes) - I second Sugarbie's recommendation. I am a satisfied Blue Circle BC-21 owner. I believe the BC-21.1 uses 2-each 6922 tubes.