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Tube Pre to mate with Parasound JC-1s & Maggies?

I know variations of this question get asked here endlessly but this is a fairly specific variation & I have relatively limited experience with tubed gear so really do need advice (i.e. this isn't an idle "what's best" post)

I am looking for a quality Tube PreAmp (preferably w/- phonostage but that's not a must) that would match well with a pair of Parasound JC-1 Monoblocks feeding into a pair of modded Magnepan 3.6s. I would be comfortable paying around $2000 used.
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lloydelee21
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Nice system...i like both pieces and bet they work pretty well together. I imagine you'd want a good, clean sounding tube (rather than super-golden?)...you've got good natural tonality with what you've got...just a guess as thats a personal opinion only you should decide.

ARC LS25/26 series, CJ PV14L2? (PV14 1 was a touch hazy), audible illusions, BAT. good luck and pls keep us posted.
lloydelee21
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Just saw an ARC LS25 on AGon now...with some very nice tubes i see. i own Amperex 7308 white labels. nice. good luck
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audioman58
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A newer model Rogue99 magnum will be just the ticket ,and they even have an optional phone board that just plugs in and comes with a seperate power supply which is a big plus..
The 6sn7 Vaccuum tube is one of the best ever made and has superb sonic characteristics much more realism and life than the much smaller 12ax7,or 12au7.I have also had the so called super tube all it is is a much more linear 6922
or 6dj8. if you want total nuetrality it is good if you want a little body and a more 3 dimentional sound than the 6sn7 tube is the ticket.
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