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!

jffyg

So why not call Mike at QS and see about getting it repaired.... I bet its worth the cost to repair.

used rogue audio RH 5 linestage headphone amp.  stereophile class A.  hard driving transparent and energetic.  

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.

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.