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What to buy with $2000?

I have been out of touch from high end gear for about 4 years. I was the proud owner of an AR LS5mkIII. I should have never sold it. I had a Blue Circle BC3 Galaeta. And now its time for a new pre amp for no more than $2000. I am interested in the AR LS 16mkIII. How about a quick education on other options.
Thanks Kindly,
Jonathan
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Jonathan- New or used? Tube or SS? Remote?
clio09
3,360 posts
 
Take a look at the Joule Electra LA-100 MkIII here in Audiogon for $1700. This a very musical preamp that has a bit more transparency than most tube preamps. It is extremely quiet and uses a very short signal path. Dual mono design and Purist Audio wiring (some have Cardas wiring). A very clean point-to-point handwired preamp. Signal tubes are mounted on a a special board that absorbs vibrations. Uses a 5751 with a 6350 as the mu follower in the signal path. 6EM7 and OA2 tubes in the power supply. I have had mine now for about a year and love it.
passion4audio
22 posts
 
It handily holds its own with preamps costing far more.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
as before...start with speakers and work backwards. the ar's are a good choice. nothing has changed in four years except prices continue to go up on everything and dealers continue to go belly up.
ajazi
45 posts
 
I definitely would vote the Joule Electra LA-100 Mk III.

A non-upgraded version if possible.

I love mine. The remote is a nice option as well.

Best of luck.
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