Tubeyist sounding Pre-amp?

What pre-amp has the most tubey sound?

I don't even car if it HAS tubes - I just want that sound - it can use MOSFETs for all I care.

Thx

randy-1112-09-2016 12:03am

joey_v Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 650 posts 12-09-2016 at 11:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In the Cary line... Probably Cary 98. not the 05
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,324 posts 12-09-2016 at 11:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ebm CJ preamp jump on one now!!!!!! Agree the older CJ preamps were beautiful sounding like honey or maple syrup! Also try the old Counterpoint preamps!
glennewdick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,518 posts 12-10-2016 at 12:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete in the Cary line the spl94 was better imo then the 98 the 94 had tube rectification the 98 had moved on to SS. I had a 94 slightly moded one with AudionNote caps and it was very musical and warm. I liked it better then the 98 but hard to find one now.
audioman58 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,885 posts 12-10-2016 at 02:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Most preamps that use multiple 6sn7 tubes are a good example . Don't sax makes a exceptionally hoof preamp for under $3k spend the upgrade With better output caps .
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,721 posts 12-10-2016 at 02:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would strongly advise not to jump on CJ preamp if you're over 150lb.