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Suggestions for a tube preamp

I am looking for a tube preamp that will work well with my system:

Clayton S 40 ampliflier
Rick Reimer Wind River GS speakers (on order)
Heavily modified Pioneer DVD player

I do not need phono and do not want to spend more than $1000.00 used.

Here are some preamps I have looked at:

AR LS 7, LS2, LS1
Blue Circle BC 21
Sonic Frontiers Line 1
MFA MAGUS
Audible Illusions L1 or Mod 3
CJ PV 10
Counterpoint 2000, 3000

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated!
hiflyer
hiflyer OP
99 posts
 
Are there any remote controlled preamps worth looking at? I do not want to compromise the sound though.
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ncarv
983 posts
 
VTL preamps have remotes. No compromise on sound.
twl
3,251 posts
 
The MFA Magus, and orginal Audible Illusions Modulus were both designed by Bruce Moore. There are similarities in their designs. I like the Audible Illusions preamps too.
hiflyer OP
99 posts
 
Hi Guys and Gals,

I have narrowed the search down to Sonic Frontiers, EAR and Audible Illusions in the used 700.00 price range. Any other thoughts or ideas?
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kehut
668 posts
 
ARC LS-7 is a nice line stage in your price range. Just 1 tube to play with and tweek till your hearts content. It's a "better" SFL-1 IMO. and Im not a big AI fan. ARC always seemed just a little bit better to my ears!

Cheers!
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