What features do you need? Phono stage? I have a couple options for you.
To start, I have heard the Rogue RP5 and it is a good sounding preamp and in the beefy part of your price range. Don't discount it because it hasn't made a list. The reality is that your price range is tough for new gear. The really amazing units are in the $4-$6K range.
I have four units that could be of interest to you.
A bit above your budget but the Art Audio Conductor Simply 2 is brilliant. I am the importer and have paired it with another Rogue Amp I owned for years and they pair really well together. It is $5500 but I can flex, especially if you have an item you can trade in or don't need a remote.
The Musical Fidelity M8 was just reintroduced and it is a giant killer. At $4999, it is a SS masterpiece.
The Musical Fidelity M6 is a stupidly good value and at $1999 is below your budget and IMO, will rival the RP5 in terms of sound quality.
Musical Fidelity is just a great value due to it being made in Taiwan. Way better equipment than the price would indicate. And the units are built like tanks.
For my 3 new items I offer free shipping and a 30 Day No Questions Asked return policy.
I am also going to be listing a used PS Audio BHK with the stock tubes and two pairs of Tunsgrams. The Art Audio is a slightly nicer sounding unit IMO but I can't get down to $4K. The BHK with tubes should be $4K. No returns on used gear.
To start, I have heard the Rogue RP5 and it is a good sounding preamp and in the beefy part of your price range. Don't discount it because it hasn't made a list. The reality is that your price range is tough for new gear. The really amazing units are in the $4-$6K range.
I have four units that could be of interest to you.
A bit above your budget but the Art Audio Conductor Simply 2 is brilliant. I am the importer and have paired it with another Rogue Amp I owned for years and they pair really well together. It is $5500 but I can flex, especially if you have an item you can trade in or don't need a remote.
The Musical Fidelity M8 was just reintroduced and it is a giant killer. At $4999, it is a SS masterpiece.
The Musical Fidelity M6 is a stupidly good value and at $1999 is below your budget and IMO, will rival the RP5 in terms of sound quality.
Musical Fidelity is just a great value due to it being made in Taiwan. Way better equipment than the price would indicate. And the units are built like tanks.
For my 3 new items I offer free shipping and a 30 Day No Questions Asked return policy.
I am also going to be listing a used PS Audio BHK with the stock tubes and two pairs of Tunsgrams. The Art Audio is a slightly nicer sounding unit IMO but I can't get down to $4K. The BHK with tubes should be $4K. No returns on used gear.
