Highest value pre under 1.5k used?

Highest value / price to performance ratio preamp tubed or solid state in the ultra competitive 1.5k or less price point.

Thanks in advanced for the opinions!

jffyg11-26-2021 11:46pm

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,200 posts 12-09-2021 at 04:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So why not call Mike at QS and see about getting it repaired.... I bet its worth the cost to repair.
avanti1960 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,602 posts 12-09-2021 at 01:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete used rogue audio RH 5 linestage headphone amp. stereophile class A. hard driving transparent and energetic.
mulveling Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,232 posts 12-09-2021 at 08:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just stretch a little bit and go for the Rogue Athena (no affiliation to the seller or to Rogue) currently listed in classifieds. It will trash anything else in this range, especially other Rogues.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,530 posts 12-10-2021 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 on having the QS repaired. You own it and like it.
yyzsantabarbara Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,123 posts 12-10-2021 at 02:56am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Easy, the Topping pre90 ($500) + Ext90 ($250, optional). Look at the preamp used by this Stereophile reviewer, Upcoming review of the Topping pre90 ($600) on Feb 2022 Stereophile.