Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22


Let me make a confession first. I'm one bad heretic. I use preamps with tone controls. Currently I have tube Mac C22 and it works quite well with my ss power amp. But as always hifi bug screams for improvement. I wonder if anybody can recommend tube preamps with tone controls other then Macs?
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Hi, actually I've heard about Behringer option from someone whom I know in person, but whose system I never listened to. What stopped me. I've been to a lot of audio shows and I never saw an equalizer incorporated in hifi system. Second, it's one more unit on a signal path. Third - EQ Is not a problem with SS preamp, but I do afraid that it can kill the musicality of tubes. Have to admit that it doesn't look like a good reasoning from smb who's interested in tone controls. But I definitely will try to test it. Thanx for the advice.
If you want the best , look no further then the Cello Placcett or the other series which has the tone control.   You will not be disappointed!!
"I've been to a lot of audio shows and I never saw an equalizer incorporated in hifi system. Second, it's one more unit on a signal path."

That shouldn't be a factor. You can run the EQ on a different input or through the tape loop. You can insert or eliminate it from the signal path by pressing a button. If you have a local Guitar Center pick one up and do some experimenting. You have 30 days to return it for a full refund.

"Third - EQ Is not a problem with SS preamp, but I do afraid that it can kill the musicality of tubes."

You may have that experiance, but I don't think it will hold true in every case.