2. amps-preamps
  3. 161748-143787

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?
128x128vette5451
hilde45's avatar
hilde45
4,974 posts
 
Quicksilver Line Stage with a couple very nice NOS tubes has been lovely paired with other tube amps as well as solid-state
bosssound's avatar
bosssound
120 posts
 
OP

Well then... trust your ears...

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


mglik
902 posts
 
+1 Linear Tube Audio MICROZOTL. Seems you only need the 1 input. Tube musicality with SS detail. Get the NOS tube.
Remote is also nice.
durkn
67 posts
 
VTL TL-5.5 Series 1
bgross's avatar
bgross
373 posts
 
Can pick up a used Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 linestage for $1000+/-. No remote but don't be a spud, get up and adjust the volume, lol. Change the single tube in the SFL-1 to the highest quality 12AT7 you can afford (I'm running a Genelex Gold Lion) and sit back and hear your amp for what it has to offer. I run mine with a Cary, 808R tuber and it's just fabulous match with my Equation, 7s... I also use it in a streaming setup but would not hesitate to grab a Lounge Audio or Graham Slee phono pre to complete the package in an analog system
More to discover