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Pre-amp suggestions

I have an aragon 4004 mkll and a pair of paradigm studio 100 v2's and a cal audio labs icon mk11. Anyone have any suggestions on a good pre-amp match for this set up. I was considering a little CJ PV-10 just to try. Very inexpensive way to see how a tube pre might sound with my set up. Thing is i dont want to lose the bass punch but like to smooth out that top end. But then again i might lose detail and air using a tube pre as well. Any suggestions would be most appreciated Thanks
kool39
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czbbcl
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Stenho

Must have been something wrong with it or poor system matching.

Chuck
unsound
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If you are concerned about "bass punch" you might want to reconsider the PV-10. It will "smooth out the top end".
stehno
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Yup, Chick. That's what they always say.

-IMO
goliverjr
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I used a Melos 111B with an Acurus A250, Cal Icon Mk II and Paradigm Ref. 100's. I was satisfied for a good while. I still have the Melos and the 100's. Switched to Sonographe and a 2 piece digital system.
kool39 OP
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Thanks guys for the responses. Sounds like a decision between the pv-10,illusions L1 or the anthem. They all sound like pretty nice pieces. Goliver as far as the acurus 250 goes hmmm. I know the aragon equipment is a little bright on the high end, and acurus is a sister to the aragon, i wouldnt think the acurus a good match at all with the studio 100s due to their hot treble. And the v2's have even addressed that issue to some degree. So i can understand your looking elsewhere.
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