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Another "what would you buy"preamp question..Sorry

I'm looking to update my present preamp,Bryston BP 25,with tube preamp.
I've heard great things about tube preamp and have had the chance to audition a Blue Circle BC3.1 .Gatalea.I have one word to decribe it..WOW..and right now is the one at the top of the list.
Any suggestions for a preamp that can better the BC3.1 please I,m all ears.
thefalls1117
sugarbrie
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Blue Circle has also come out with a variation on its excellent entry level BC21; called the BC21.1 (probably partially due to a shortage of new 6SN7 tubes).
It really is a completely new model. It uses the same tubes as the BC3/BC3000/AG3000 (6922 tube); and shares many other design features and parts as the others

They will still be making the original BC21 also for those who prefer the sound of the 6SN7 tube. The BC21.1 will cost about $200 more I think. I guess it just depends on your taste in tubes, which one you buy.

thefalls1117 OP
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Have all you guys have shares in BC??
Thanks for the support and I will trust my ears..BC it is
One concern though ,while auditioning tthe BC 3.1 I noticed a steady hum from the speakers ,the cd player was off,and the preamp vol.to the lowest level.Whats up with that??
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Was this a new model? Hum could be the tubes going bad among other possibilities.
thefalls1117 OP
74 posts
 
Floor demo model with updated Siemens Goldpoint tubes.
This unit is going back to Blue Circle for a check so I will mention it to them..Thanks
deiter_marx35b7
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http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/atmasphere_mp3.htm

less money/better sound makes sense to me.
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