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What pre-amp would you choose

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I am looking for some input for a new/used tube per-amp. I have the audio research vt 130 , Ah tjobe 4000 , magnepan 3.6R and transparent super cable. I am looking for the best tube pre-amp to match with my system. What would you choose?
nicknapster
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david99
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Rogue 66 or 99
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lneilb
108 posts
 
The Sonic Frontiers Line 1 is a superb piece, and a steal for around 1200 used.
mrderrick
292 posts
 
ARC LS-15 or ARC LS-2BR MkII. Both have remote, the MkII might be tough to find. These should list used for around $1400.
celtic66
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I would add to the Rogue and Sonic Frontiers suggestions the VTL 2.5. Livelier than ARC.
cousindupree
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I had a cj Premier 14. It was outstanding. I don't know what current used retail is, but it couldn't be much over $2000, and I would expect it to be a less. It does have remote, and it uses what is, IMHO, the best type of output attenuation device. If you get one, buy replacement tubes from cj. Read the Stereophile review for a description of its sound. I don't agree with all in Stereophile, but I thought that particular review was "spot on."
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