Are you willing to go with a tube preamp? Many use a tube pre with a SS amplifier. I do and enjoy what tubes provide regarding air and soundstage.
Aric Audio makes some great tube preamps.
Aric Audio makes some great tube preamps.
Tube Preamp to go with Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers
Hello, I'm looking for a good tube preamp to go with a Bryston SST2 amp and Magnepan 1.7i speakers. My budget is $2000-3000. I like to listen to a wide range of music, from Dire Straits to Blues to Jazz. I have my stereo in a medium sized room, and listen at moderate levels.
Thanks for your input!
Thanks for your input!
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Good luck, it's a critical component with lots of options. Think about future flexibility. I went Vintage, never been happier, both Phono and FM are the best I've ever had (I'm 72) McIntosh mx110z http://www.berners.ch/McIntosh/en/MX110.htm https://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm My timing was good, they are going up in price. Even if you don't go Vintage, look at the features that many current equipment have dropped. I wouldn't live without a balance control, and, if you listen to low volume, a properly engaged 'loudness' control keeps the music involving rather than just low level background music. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-loudness_contour |
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