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Good Tube Pre Amp under 2K

Newbie getting into the game. Looking for the best tube pre amp new or used under 2K to go with the following setup.  Will be purchasing a phone in down the line

Focal 826 Chorus speakers
Parasound NewClassic 2125v2 Two Channel Power Amplifier
Music Paradise-D2 MK3 DELUXE tube Dac
OPPO 95  


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three_easy_payments
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This Don Sachs listing looks compelling.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649619391-don-sachs-model-2-preamp/
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wdanie29 OP
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Just bought the parasound amp and have not opened the box so it can be returned. Was looking at the NuForce STA200. You mentioned a low impedance on the parasound amp.  What should the optimal impedance be for an amp?
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tonykay
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Audible Illusions. Buy used, easily under $2K. Several to choose from.
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arcticdeth
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Have patience, and wait for a nice conrad Johnson, et-3 or et- 5 for a great price!
worth the wait.

or on a limb, try an Onkyo P-308, silent, and features.
can be had for much less, and has a nice warm sound to her.

 You won’t be disappointed,
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hilde45
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I like my $1300 quicksilver linestage. Just got some new NOS tubes to try. 
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