Looking for a tube preamp with remote control.

Although I am very happy with my modified (with Teflon caps) Conrad-Johnson PV 11 preamp, I need to replace it with a tube preamp with remote control due to my current lack of mobility.
I’m looking to spend no more than $3000. The preamp needs to have a phono.input.
I’m matching it with a Benchmark amplifier.
Any suggestions?

rvpiano09-13-2021 2:12pm

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audionoobie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 357 posts 09-14-2021 at 12:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Perhaps checkout the Quicksilver Remote linestage. I've heard the non-remote linestage and thought it was excellent. I'd like to add one to my arsenal at some point.
spatialking Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 610 posts 09-14-2021 at 12:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Take a look at Schiit Audio, they make a tube buffered unit with remote volume and switchable inputs. Put it in the tape monitor space on the CJ. More importantly, you still use your CJ as the main preamp.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 09-14-2021 at 12:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete higher cj's for sure... just wonderful linestages
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,815 posts 09-14-2021 at 01:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete c-j .... They just sound right. I have recently tried a few decent preamps in my system and keep going back to my. c-j Classic 2 SE I don’t think I would buy another c-j without the “SE” trim.
vuch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 128 posts 09-14-2021 at 03:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I was going to suggest the Prima Luna EVO 200 but I don’t think it has a phono input. I believe on some models a phono input can be added on but I’m not sure of the EVO 200. It does come in under your budget and may be slightly over if they can add the phono input. A dual mono design, you’re getting a lot of value for the money. On the other hand you could go vintage. I’m running a DYNA PAS-3X with vintage Mullard 12ax7’s. There are two phono inputs which is nice if you have a stereo and mono table. I’ve found it to be quite adequate. Very affordable. I’ve seen them go for $500-$1500 based on recapping and mods. Although no remote with this one which may disqualify it from your consideration.