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Pre-Amp Help

Currently shopping for a pre-amp below $4500.00.

My system consists of the following:

CD - Ayre
Amp - Cary Mono Blocks MB 500
Speakers - Paradigm S8

I am currently looking at the following pre-amps - Cary SLP-05 and the Ayre - K1XE.

Pls let me know of your opinions & suggestions.

thanks
ajackson1
teajay
1,691 posts
 
Macdadtexas, take a look at my review here on the GON on the Audio Valve Eklipse preamp for the details regarding this terrific linestage. It's in your budget range and I have heard the Ayre-K1XE and believe it is quite out performed by the Eklipse across all sonic parameters.
audiobuyer
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Check out the Art Audio pre amps. I have the VP1 Mark II with the phono section. I can't tell you it matches your amps but if it does you will like what you hear.
macdadtexas
1,794 posts
 
Teajay, right now I am not changing anything out, but thanks for the info. In fact, I don't anticipate changing out the Cary SLP98p in the foreseeable future. It's my favorite piece of gear.
teajay
1,691 posts
 
Sorry Macdadtexas, my mix-up, I meant the information on the Eklipse to be for Ajackson1 not you.
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