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Need preamp suggestion

My Krell home theatre pre developed static noise and the repair bill is expensive, so I want to get a new one that sounds at least as good. I am listening to the system with an inexpensive Adcom pre, and the Krell sounds considerably better in many ways - open, dynamic, bigger and more realistic.

Are there pre amps that are a good match for Krell Power amp, that sound as good or better, for a good affordable price?

I also have McIntosh separates and enjoy the sound, but the Krell combo sounds more modern, liquid, and transparent.

I am looking for those qualities.

Big thanks for your words of experience in advance...


gongli3
gongli3 OP
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Sincere big thanks to all those who took the time to write words of experience and Hifi wisdom!

My budget is under $2000 used.

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divertiti
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+1 on Benchmark LA4, Stereophile class A, for the money it can't be beat.
medium_grade
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I'm personally a big fan of the Tubes4Hifi SP14. It comes as a kit, by default, but you can have it assembled. It has left and right channel balance. I highly recommend getting one with a remote control and with Jupiter output caps. 
geof3
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I just put a Rogue Audio RP-5 into my system. Matched up with a Pass XA25... great sound! 
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arcticdeth
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 look for an Onkyo p-308. Still a great , great preamp.

  Have it recapped, and upgraded.
good for another 25 years. 
Keep checking AG, for nice stuff.

  Conrad Johnson et3se is amazing!
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