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Its my first tube! (Preamp)

I just got my vintage accuphase p-300 back from my techs. It’s been totally restored, and needs a simple preamp. I’m thinking I’d like to try tubes. I could go with vintage or new. I have not chosen speakers for it yet, but will probably choose something smallish as this will be the Bedroom system. So far I’ve been looking at the Schiit freya, but I’m open to suggestions. Used or new, under $750! 
andrewkelley
bhakti-rider
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About speakers:  I recommend Ascend Acoustics.  I've tried LOTs of small stand-mount speakers in the last few years, and the Sierra-2s are far and away the best I've heard.  That ribbon tweeter is very good.
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stevea11757
130 posts
 
+1 for the Quicksilver Pre, well within your range
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curiousjim
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andrewkelly,

Do you plan to listen to vinyl?
I have had three Audio Research preamps. The three and six series are probably over you spend limit, but a SP9 MKlll might be something to look at, and it has an MM phono section.

Best.

JD 
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tcbrinkley
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+1 ARC SP9 vI, II or III depending on your budget. I just sold one that I used with a Threshold amp of similar vintage and, I suspect, sound profile to your P300. The combo sounded great with several Vandys and Thiels over the years.
SP9 has two tubes, one each in the line and phono stages so easy to roll if you decide to go down that rabbit hole ;)
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mjcmt
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Schiit makes good products for the money with positive reviews. I think you should stick w/ you original idea of a Freya. The Saga+ would also be a good option for a bedroom system. I have the Mani, soon to have the Modi3, with their pre and power on the horizon.
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