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Preamp input needed

Hi all,
I am in the market for a new/used amp. Pricerange ~2800.
I currently run Pass Aleph 0 mono blocks, a Denon DCD 16something, AMT Kithara speakers, Audible Illusions Modulus...
My car was broken into and the Modulus stolen. So I could get a new 3A (~2800).. or anything else in that price range

I narrowed it down to:
ACR LS16MKII
LS25MKII
Pass X1
Audible Illusions L2 or Modulus 3A
Tact RCS 2.0AA

Hmmm I really don't like overly analytic sound... no mush either. I really liked my old setup.... However the Pass X1 is mighty tempting... so is the TACT RCS....

Opinions please
mtiso
octopus
52 posts
 

I owned the TACT RCS and liked it at first, but eventually got dissatisfied.

*Just my opinion*, but the Tact should be purchased primarily for the room correction function and secondarily for the preamp function, not the other way around. For that sort of cash you could easily find a preamp that bests it. Once again, this was my experience with the unit, YMMV.
michaela
314 posts
 
I think that if you're looking at the ARC line up, you can do better than the LS25 and LS16 for a little less money. Do a search on the ARC LS5 Mk III. The LS 5 Mk III's only competition in the ARC line-up is the REF 1 and 2. If you're not looking for analytical, the LS5 has that tube magic sound in spades over the LS25 and LS16. Something elese to consider. Good Luck.
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audiothunder
10 posts
 
Probably a little late, but I highly recommend any of the Joule Electra LA series of preamps (tubed). I had the 100 and upgraded it to the new 150. They also have incredible phono amps either integrated or seperate. Prices are very reasonable on Audiogon. I have your same aleph 0 monos and it is a match made in heaven. Note - I prefer the 3 stage aleph 0 monos to the other 2 stage alephs by far. Same detail, warmth and incredible mids - but with the bass slam needed for difficult loads. Don't ever sell them - they are a classic!
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