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Best value in pre-owned preamps right now?

I see all sorts of deals as I think lots of people are dumping traditional analog only preamps for those that now include a DAC. Personally I'd NEVER ever want a DAC in my preamp as that technology improves by the minute.

What is your bang for the buck king right now?

I'm not at all interested in digital inputs... so keep that in mind!
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mitch4t
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My vote goes to the Audio Research Reference 3.
Right at $5k and sometimes a little less, it is a stunner.

The new Reference 6 is $14k.
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winoguy17
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Another vote for the Modwright. Best pre Ive owned.
dhl93449
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Spectral DMC-10. Particularly if you need a phono preamp. Forget the DMC-6. All Class A discrete design with a real tape monitor loop. Blindingly fast. No remote. Manual volume control an input selector only.

You can probably find one for under $1500.
joey_v
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Cary SLP05.  $4k and it is a good one.
mward
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There is a Herron VTSP-3A pre listed for sale on this site at less than half retail right now. I have read some amazing reviews of Herron products.
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