Whats the tubiest sounding preap?

Im looking for a very tubie sounding pre.
An open design would be nice and remote.
Price-$500-$800 used.
I know its a tall order but please offer some leads.I could do without the open design and remote if need be.

david9910-31-2003 1:41pm

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david_w Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 10-31-2003 at 07:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The most tube-like preamp I have heard is the Audio Refinement Pre5. This is an incredibly underrated pre that has 5.1 ins/outs for multichannel sacd and a very nice remote. The sound is very SET-like, with excellent extension at the frequency extremes and superb resolution of detail. I'm using it with a VAC tube amp with fantastic results. You should be able to fine one used for about 650-$700.
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,387 posts 10-31-2003 at 07:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe the CJs. They have a very warm mid range but lack so of the details of other preamps. Happy Listening
sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 10-31-2003 at 10:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about Audio Research SP-3 or SP-6. IMHO anything tubier would not be hifi.
dekay Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,598 posts 10-31-2003 at 10:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete David: Do you still have the Audcom? Your system listing notes that it is remote controlled -w- added Auricaps. Why not go with softer sounding caps (Jensen PIO's, or other vintage PIO's) and some tube rolling? Seem to recall that it used obscure signal tubes though.
bigtee Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 10-31-2003 at 10:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CJ fits the bill.

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