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Need preamp recommendation
Hi everyone :)
I am in the market for a 2-ch preamp to go with my power amp, and am looking for some recomendations. Will prob go used, as I think I can get more value for my money. I would like to limit the sale price @ $4k.
Do I want this?:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Krell-Illusion-II-preamplifier/254393285505
Maybe something else?
Thanks in advance.
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patrickdowns4 and others of LTA/ Linear Tube Audio praise are absolutely correct. I bought a LTA MicroZotl pre; gave it a shot, played with the tube configuration and decided it beats or as good as my $13,000 Conrad Johnson GAT pre. MicroZotl comes with a built in Headphone amp as well as being an amazing pre with a super volume control; remote is easy to learn in my opinion; its an Apple Remote. Try one out for free for 30 days; call them. https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/tradein-demo-bstock/microzotl-preamplifier-b-stock-case https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/ 301-448-1534 |
I bought a McIntosh mx110z Tube Tuner/Preamp I’ve never been happier (I’m 72), terrific tuner, wonderful pre-amp and two MM Phono inputs. I now have TT with two tonearms, that turned out to be a great feature. Happens to be two for sale here, this one of the best ones I have ever seen (I don’t know the member, it just came up on hifishark) https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa3e8j-mcintosh-mx-110-tube?refsource=hifishark this one also very nice, https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9hcbb-mcintosh-mx-110-tube the glass face can be replaced, or re-painted, it's just black paint on the back, I broke/replaced mine $45. Seller online sells new glass already painted around $90. review https://positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm not many have the wood case as both these do. |
Concert Fidelity tube preamp is one of the greatest preamps produced. check out reviews. here is one for sale - great price. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649437258-concert-fidelity-cf080ls-tube-preamplifier/ |
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