looking for a tube preamps that doesn't sound like SS


any recommendations for a tube preamp under 4k, that has old school sound, warm, fat, with good mid range and sound-staging.

I have a good SS set up, good clarity and imaging but would like to change things up with a good tube,.

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oglethorpe
From what I read oglethorpe is on the right track with the tube preamp.
I’ve read pretty much everything on the Don Sach pre, which looks really special.

Anyone have experience with Erhard Audio, Aretha preamp?
I’m interested in a tube pre with tone controls. Would also like a headphone jack, but would that require another amp within the pre?

http://www.erhard-audio.com/Aretha.html


Based on that long running thread the Supratek was on my short list, but I abandoned that idea when I found it was single ended only.

ozzy
Look into Aric Audio. Aric makes some wonderful gear,that sounds incredible,and won't break the bank. No affiliation,just a very satisfied customer.
One of the most overlooked- simple and fast, great presentation and tube sounding- CARY SLP98 F1 edition (not the stock SLP 98) you won’t break the bank and you’ll get a wide sound stage that is forward and with bass.