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Once again...looking for a "tube like" SS preamp

Hi

I am looking for a solid state preamp that has the fatigue free sonic signature of a tube preamp. For reasons that will completely bore everyone out there, my setup makes it difficult to get a tube preamp like the Aesthetix or VTL which I absolutely love.

Source is a Bryston BDA-1 DAC. Amplification is Jeff Rowland 501 mono blocks. Speakers are Tannoy Kensingtons. I am considering between the Bryston BP26 (matches the source) and Jeff Rowland Capri (matches the source). I would love to hear from people who have had experience with either of these two models on how the sound compares with tube gear. Also, should I be considering any other models in the $5k +/- range that would fit best what I am looking for?

Thanks.
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mystang
74 posts
 
I had a Sonic Frontier SE line 2 which I replaced with a Bat VK 40 just as good in every respect except it had no tube noise a low levels like the Sonic Frontiers sometimes had , plus no tubes to replace.

Do a google research I know Stereophole reviewed the Bat VK 40 and compared it to a tube pre and the reviewer felt in a blind test he would pick the Bat as the tubed unit.
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stanwal
3,147 posts
 
The reason the Dynaco has a tube like sound is that they are tube preamps. IMHO the Bryston would be about as untubelike as you could get. The Audia Flight pre would be a much better choice.
team212
250 posts
 
The Posters above are correct NO SS pre will emulate what tubes do.

Yep had Bryston/Rowland and Tannoys

The only units I've owned that come real close to the Vave Pre, were nothing current sorry but

available S/H.

The Stan KLYNE-- actually I think still available new?--if so a no brainer for the $$'s.

The Original Otala Preampliwire from Electrocompaniet

Good listening,

Des
dover
2,266 posts
 
Have a look at the Tom Evans Vibe - from what I recall this is a very organic sounding solid state preamp. Reviewed in Absolute Sounds Mag a few years ago.
steam3642
124 posts
 
A bit alternative but how about you try a M/Fidelity X10-v3
between your Bryston dac and your existing pre ( provided you have one at this time )
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