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Suggestions? Tubed linestage pre-amp??

Budget <$3500. Would prefer new but not ruling out newer used. Do not need a phono stage or DAC, so linestage (tubed not ss) - but don't want passive...need some gain.

Just starting to put together a short list. Looking to upgrade the Consonance Reference 50 pre I'm using. Hoping to find dealers allowing in-home audition or money back trial period.

On the list so far:
Doge 8 SCR
Eastern Electric Minimax
PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium

Checked past threads to see if this might have been covered. Couldn't find it. If there's something relatively current I missed, do please point me to it.

Thanks in advance for your help.
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truemaineiac
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If you get lucky, a used Shindo Auriges L might come up. Just be sure it will match with your amp impedence wise.
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ghosthouse OP
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Thanks J and Truemaineiac - duly noted.

Anyone have experience with a Granite Audio 770-R?
abrew19
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Cary SLP-98, Aestheix Calypso, BAT VK-30/31/32 models, Conrad-Johnson.
triode
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I second the Cary SLP-98!
soix
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What are you looking to improve and what aspects of sound reproduction are most important to you? Would help to get more targeted recommendations.
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