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Which Preamp.

Hi Guys, I am thinking of getting a new Preamp and torn between two selection. One is Aesthetix Calypso and another Supratek Cabernet. Both are highly regarded preamps. Which one is better? Currently I am using Eastern Electric Avant and also have Audible illusion L2B. My equipment is Aesthetix Rhea, Parasound A21 and Nordost tyr and Valkyrja cables. Thanks.
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knotscott
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I think you'd be remiss if you didn't give the Convergent preamp a good long listen....it's the real deal.  
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three_easy_payments
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How much gain does your Parasound produce? I ask because the Calypso gain is pretty jacked up by most standards: 23 dB single ended and 29 dB balanced. 
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fuzztone
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knotltscott

+1 on Ken Stevens and CAT
It can get you to hear stuff you never heard before.
In a hotel room.
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noromance
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You have the Rhea. Calypso makes sense.
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hilde45
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I know you've posted a choice between two but I'll just mention that when I asked this question a while back, many suggested another in your price range: http://www.dehavillandhifi.com/UltraVerve-Preamplifier.htm

I've never heard it but there was clamorous and unanimous applause for this preamp. FWIW.
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