Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?

What pre-amp has the most tubey sound?

I don't even car if it HAS tubes - I just want that sound - it can use MOSFETs for all I care.

Thx

randy-1112-09-2016 12:03am

seanheis1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 626 posts 12-18-2016 at 08:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The schiit saga is a new product $350 preamp. With your $500 budget it leaves some room to tube roll, although I’m not sure a single tube will deliver anything close to a fat sound. my other suggestion would be a bottle head kit.
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 12-19-2016 at 03:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A remarkable thread so much truth spoken. Agree strongly that most modern tube pre amps sound is, fast, clean clear, not rolled off or syrupy- unless you want them to be ! Cut to the chase, I recommend the AE-3 by a division of Cary. They are no longer in production so buy used. I did for less than $500. They use the ubiquitous 6SN7 try a few brands of the old production tubes. Fair warning tube rolling can be addictive. I have no personal experience with Mapletree but have heard only good things about him. They use octal but can be varied from the typical assortment of audio tubes.
randy-11 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 12-20-2016 at 01:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Electronic Supply AE-3 ??