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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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nkonor
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It's Christmas! Dig a little deeper into your pocket! There is plenty of gear out there! Buy for your ears!
bigkidz
3,413 posts
 
The old Counterpoints with a few modifications.
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tomcy6
2,621 posts
 
There is an Aestheetix Calypso for sale for $2400.  A very nice preamp.
hk_fan OP
514 posts
 
Ayre K1XE has always intrigued me.
SLP-05 is a fantastic buy.  I've owned one and it was one of the best I've ever heard but couldn't handle the lack of remote control options.
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baranyi
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This one is easy. The Linear Tube MicroZOTL 2 used as a preamp it is a knockout! It is also a headphone amp. Friends of mine were raving about it so I took a demo home and I don't want to give it back! Really that good. I have had ARC ref 5 and CJ Art 3 for frame of reference. Mine is on order now.
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