$1600. preamp

for $1600. would you buy a manley shrimp? why not? what else then?

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reruam Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19 posts 06-18-2016 at 12:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pass labs X-1.. home demo from Reno Hi Fi.. Amazing...
sdcampbell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,136 posts 06-18-2016 at 01:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete At this price range, you should put the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A on your audition list. Galen Carol Audio sometimes has factory refurbished units at a nice price.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,524 posts 06-18-2016 at 12:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I owned a Modulus 3A and think it be a great pre at the price for a vinyl based system. Would look for a used Audible Illusions LS1 for digital. Currently using a Jolida Fusion pre ($1350 new) and enjoy it.
bigboltz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 06-18-2016 at 06:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Atma Sphere UV-1. In that price range, you can get one with a phono stage. It blew away my Quicksilver pre, though I use it with Quickie silver monos.
oregonpapa Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,867 posts 06-19-2016 at 12:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Audio Research SP-14 is a nice pre-amp. It has a good tube phono stage in case you want to come over to the dark side sometime, and can be had for $1000-1200.