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tube pre amp to match Sim audio w-3 or w-5

I have never had a tube pre-amp so I would like some input.
I do not need a phono, but I would like a remote.
I am looking for a tube pre-amp that has some warmth but is also accurate, the pre would be used with a sim audio w-3 or w-5 amp. I do like a "thick" or "dense" soundstage.
i would buying from audiogon (used) and would like to spend a max of 1500
thank you in advance
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whitty634
bluenose
387 posts
 
Do try the Sonic Frontiers. I used a SFL-1 for several years with a simaudio 4070. The N.E.W P3[single-ended triodes] was special on the sim also. However N.E.W. is out of business and the pre had no remote. Cary can repair them though, I've heard. Good luck.
italy71
44 posts
 
Thanks guys, all of your feedback will be taken into consideration
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nickway
168 posts
 
I would also check out a Blue Circle pre-amp.

If you like the sonic frontiers you will like the Blue Circle.

Plus unlike sonic frontiers (which went under and got out by Paradigm) the Blue Circle stuff you can still by new with a warranty.

www.bluecircle.com

Cheers,
Nick
john_tracy
341 posts
 
If you are handy with a soldering iron you should check out the "Mood Indigo" kit from Raleigh Audio on www.kandkaudio.com I have built Kevin's phono stage kit which uses some of the same circuit ideas and it's wonderful.
italy71
44 posts
 
John_tracy
Interesting kits but I do need a remote..it is a must have in my situation
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