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Preamp recommendation

In the market for a new pre-amp and looking for suggestions. I know this is very subjective to one’s tonal qualities so let’s consider all options in the $2k range.

My current system is analog and I have no interest in digital. Currently running VPI Scout, Elac Alchemy PPA-2, Parasound A21 and Q Acoustics 3050i.

I’m leaning towards a used Parasound JC-2 or Wyred4 Sound STP SE, both in the price range. I had a previous post considering the Jolida or Vincent but have decided not to go hybrid based on inconsistent reviews.

Thoughts?
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georgehifi
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I bought a cheap passive from Amazon that was xlr to try. It was the Nobsound Mini Fully-Balanced/Single-Ended Passive Preamp
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This is the circuit, for that Nobsound Fully Balanced.
For it to be proper balanced the blue pot at the front would need 4 mono alps segments not 2 as it has it would be twice as long.

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1vwuRam3PL1JjSZFxq6ABBVXat/Mshow-Fully-Balanced-Passive-Preamp-board-H...

Like this non encased rotary one 
https://goldpt.com/sa2x_in_600d.jpg

Cheers George
mwasilow
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Schiit Freya +
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georgehifi
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Schiit Freya +
Yes now you’ve got it all.
Passive or tube or solid state, single ended or balanced. with remote, I recommend these a lot.

Cheers George
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hilde45
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Quicksilver Line Stage with a couple very nice NOS tubes has been lovely paired with other tube amps as well as solid-state
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bosssound
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OP

Well then... trust your ears...

(referring to your sound experience when your friend brought over JC2)


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