From time to time, you will see a Doshi Alaap come up for sale. Line state only would be well within your budget but they are more rare. Full function would be near the top of our range. Also highly recommend VAC Ren.
Best Tubed Preamp For A Warm, Rich Sound, Yet Still Detailed and Agile
As the title says, I am looking for an exceptional preamp (obviously tubed) with warmth and liquidity, some of that golden glow, in the midrange and highs. I do not want slowness, or lack of detail, however. My budget is up to $6,000.00, for a used model.
Based on my research, many of those that might make the list are very rare to find, and other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Based on my research, many of those that might make the list are very rare to find, and other recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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If you have not had a Direct Heated Triode preamplifier,, it is thr purest sound you Will find . After having every type. This is the most direct type without question , Single ended. I am using a custom Lundahl based 4P1L Vacuum tube Preamp. For 1/2 your $6'k budget you can best preamps are 3-4 that in resolution and refinement, Radu Tarta is one of the best engineers I have ever met .p.s just look up this tube it is probably the most linear Vacuum tube for music ,just research the 4P1L Vacuum Tube. |
nightfallAs a starting point, I suggest you look for a tube preamp that has low output impedance, something below <1kohm (<1000ohms) 20hz to 20khz, as that will ensure it can drive comfortably any poweramp input, even if it’s 10kohm input impedance, without any added colourations, eg: fatness/thickness/thinness, slowness, rolled off. Then pick your choices from there. You could even though it’s much cheaper than your budget, for a trial period try the Schiit Freya, remote control, passive, active s/s, or active tube, balanced or single ended, if you don’t like it you can send it back. http://schiit.com/products/freya Cheers George |
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