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Can you recommend a good Pre-Amp for my audio system?

I have Joseph Audio speakers and NAD receiver. My existing old PS Audio pre-amp is at end of life. I mainly listen to vinyl records and CD’s and sometimes cassette tapes on my system.

Without having to splurge, what is a good replacement pre-amp would you audiophiles recommend that would do the job?

Much appreciated.

Das Dasgupta
shoumyo
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imhififan
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What is your budget?
+1 CJ for tube
for SS look for a used Nak CA-5, great phono stage even today standards
New SS check out the Schiit unbeatable prices

shoumyo OP
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Thanks so much, I am looking at all three.

What is SS, by the way?
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atmasphere
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SS = Solid state.

Do you have a budget?
wolf_garcia
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The Shiit Freya preamp is inexpensive, balanced, and both tube and SS. An audio hat trick.

shoumyo OP
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I am looking at the $500-1000 range unless you can convince me to go higher. If my ears cannot tell the difference as I go higher, the value of the investment diminishes quickly. 
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