Preamp help needed - max $ 2500

The sound im looking for " Vocals and instruments have a truer, more natural tonal balance, realistic timbre; the sound projecting into the listening room with increased spatial qualities."

grisslehamn04-22-2008 6:19pm

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swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 04-23-2008 at 02:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another option which is tubed but not "tubey"; very neutral and good detail is First Sound Presence DLx Mk2 which should be right in your price range.
philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 04-23-2008 at 02:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Note - you describe their house sound perfectly
nakolawala Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 42 posts 04-23-2008 at 12:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have two preamp which are serving me very well. The Joule Electra LA-100 mk3 and the Dehavilland Ultraverve. Both the preamps are fantastic with good details and excellent dynamics. Both of them fits your budget.
aball Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,016 posts 04-23-2008 at 03:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The McIntosh C2200 or the DeHavilland Ultraverve 2 are my recommendations. I had a Rogue Magnum 99 and it was terrible. Arthur
springbok10 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 711 posts 04-23-2008 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would add the Aesthetix Calypso. Has all the qualities you seek, plus balanced/RCA inputs, outputs and 2 sets of outputs.

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