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Preamp recommendations for my system please

I think it’s now time in my audio journey to find a quality preamp. A pair of JC1 monoblocks are driving Wilson Yvette. dCS Bartök is ordered and will be my digital side (with a Roon Nucleus). Luxman PD171-A with Jelco 850 tonearm and Hana ML cart, with a Channel D Lino C 2.2 phono stage, on the analog side. 

 

I’d like the preamp to be truly balanced. Needs two pair of balanced/XLR inputs (phono stage and steamer/DAC). Under $10K if at all possible. My short list includes:

 

Audio Research LS28

Audio Research Ref 6SE (used only and still probably a stretch)

Ayre Acoustics KX-5 Twenty

Backert Labs Rhythm 1.3 

Parasound JC2

 

You’re going to ask me what I’m looking for in a preamp. Beyond what I’ve mentioned, I honestly don’t know. I’m open to all suggestions. I appreciate the help of this forum. Thank you. 

kcpellethead
amplifierdude
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"Ok New World Man. How do I connect my 2 DACs, tuner, and SACD player to my amp?"

Ditch everything but 1 DAC, signup for Roon and Qobuz. Done. Welcome to 2021. 

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artemus_5
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Indeed. welcome to 2021. A world where you can become the slave to the renters of most all your music needs for the price they set which is guaranteed to increase until you ditch it like the people who have ditched cable TV which used to cost $10 month. Of course  that will not include all the music which was not digitized. But on the bright side, you won't have any music to pack & move when you xcan no longer afford the rent or when the owner decides to rent to his children or other relatives.

Yep, thats the modern world.

 

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twoleftears
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For truly balanced, I think you need to be looking at Atmasphere preamps.

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islandmandan
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Since it's not balanced, I can't recommend what I just acquired, a Herron VTSP 3A/360 preamp.

As far as what a good preamp can do, don't hesitate, the results will shock you with a positve improvement in your daily listening.

Regards,

Dan

mrklas
441 posts
 

Nice system - I'd add VTL and perhaps explore a used boulder preamp

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