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That Elusive Pre-amp bargain....?

About to run Magnepan 1.6/QR with Odyssey Stratos amp. I'll use my Denon reciever for a pre over the next couple of weeks, but I want a good SS or Tube pre-amp with a REMOTE.
I must have the remote. MUST!!! I want to spend about a grand and I know that's not a lot these days, but my home theater has drained me badly for a while. Still, I'd like better than the Denon.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

Robert
robbob
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swampwalker
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For 2 channel at about $1k, it would be hard to do much better than a BAT VK3i w/remote, and it also has an HT bypass function as well as a good remote. It accepts and outputs single ended and balanced.
markwatkiss
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Second the AR LS 15.
pcs
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IMHO it is hard to beat the Musical Fidelity A3cr for under $700 used. Includes a phono section too. Very quiet and musical.

Good luck,
Paul
rbirke
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Melos sha-gold
ackman00
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I also recommend the Audio Research LS 15. I had it with the 1.6QR with a Levinson amp and it sounded excellent. I now have the 3.6s and have put in NOS tubes in the LS 15 and the sound improved dramatically. If you get the LS 15, when funds allow, be sure to get some NOS tubes for it - you won't believe the difference.
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