yet another tube preamp recommendation thread

Hey avanti 1960,

I’m just about ready to start my review on the AricAudio Mother Lode II for the Stereo Times website. I have had it in-house for the last two months and have tried it with many different front ends, along with both tube based and solid state amplifiers. This two chassis 6SN7 based linestage is a superlative world class reference piece. If it’s in your budget, $4,700, you owe it to your self to possibly demo it and hear it with your own ears. If you go to Aric Audio’s website you can see what it looks like, beautiful build quality and looks, and more details about its internal parts and topography. It’s a killer preamplifier, indeed.

Don Sachs Custom Line Stage also worth a look.  Best of luck. 

Considering your question, but first: what was missing in the other threads covering this topic that didn't help address your issue? There's a lot of good discussion to look over on this site.

@avanti1960,

Very nice room and audio system. If you want end game tube preamp and your budget allows, look for Shindo Labs Aurieges or Monbrison. Once you hear these preamps, only then you will realize what you have been missing in the competition.