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Upgrading preamp and phono

Hi all., Going to upgrade some items in the system. Need a better preamp and phono preamp. Have about $5000 to spend on each one. Looking at used only. Right now I like the ARC 2se + ARC 5se Together.The preamp is giving me some doubts because of some opinions I received. Pretty sure the 2se is what I would like for the phono.. Upgrading from Parasound JC3+. Looking at tube only but open to advice. Having both from the same manufacture seems appealing and can make the purchases easier and quicker.Current system is in virtual systems here. If I can spend less, great. Thanks  
rhodes
dodgealum
1,399 posts
 
I would second the Herron recommendation. There is a VTSP-3A (R02) that just came on today. Grab that and then call Keith to pick up a matching VTPH-2A--I think you will be happy :>). BTW, I've owned a bunch of ARC equipment over the years (not the models your are considering) and they didn't hold a candle to the Herron gear. Good luck!

PS: Cool system!
rhodes OP
123 posts
 
Great info. Reviews for  Herron look very good. Thanks for the compliments. 
jperry
2,433 posts
 
How did you make your avatar your system picture and have it link to your system when clicked. That is very nice and I would like to do that as well.

Thanks.
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ncarv
983 posts
 
You might want to consider Aesthetix. The Calypso and Rhea are pure tube. I have the Janus, which is a complete pre-amp (line & phono). I’m very pleased with it after using older VTL 5.5 pre and also older ARC PH-3 phono. I liked all, but the Aesthetix won out (for me).

BTW, your room is awesome! I am envious.
rhodes OP
123 posts
 
jperry, sorry i just don't  remember how i did it.It was a while ago.
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