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Wavac Pr-t1 In my system clearly bested the Vitus Masterpiece, and fought a score draw with Boulder 2110. The significantly more expensive Boulder was larger scale and has a wider envelope c/w subterranean, house-shaking bass, while the Wavac (with Amperex valves) was more musical, intimate and atmospheric....and is stunningly beautiful to behold |
“Didn't even know there were any good ones for under $15k”? Ummmmmm! Yes, there are a few. Example, Cary Audio SLP-05 with the Ultimate Upgrade. |
There has been a Shindo Vosne-Romanee lurking about Audiogon for a few weeks. listed at 12k. That is an amazing pre for well under your 15k budget. like other posters I would also consider the Shindo Masseto can be found on here a few times a year usually at about half your budget. The shindo line goes Auregies, Monbrison (regularly found on here for $4500-6k), Masseto, Vosne-Romanee, then a couple more above that but very rare. The Masseto and the Vosnee are stunning. especially if you can get a good deal on used. models by VAC KONDO Audionote (Japan, not the UK boys.... get the real deal if you can afford it.. sublime). Every blue moon or so a Kondo will come on here that is in your price range. Jadis (although I personally prefer Shindo) Air Tight.. very very good and in your price range could likely get a great pre and a phone stage There are others I would also look at. Maybe a CJ GAT Wavac Few interesting German brands: Voxativ, Viking, others Leben Top end Luxman As others have said; ARC. There are more, but that would be a good start. remember, you said best TUBE pre amps under 15k. Any serious "best" list would have to include those brands and lines in tube pre amps. sailboat |
