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Preamp suggestion for Coincedent M300B Frankenstein mk2

I have a Constellation Inspiration Preamp + Stereo Amp for my Mino-D speakers.

I’ve decided to investigate the “tube” sound so I started with the Coincedent 300B Frankenstein MkII amplifier which I planned to attach to my Constellation (SS) preamp.  The 300B will drive my 100db Volti Rival.   

Am I going in the right direction or should I use a different preamp?  If different, any suggestions?  I’m also a confused if choosing a tube preamp with a tube amp may be too much of tube sound?

kennyc
kennyc OP
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If there is a better option than than my Constellation SS preamp, budget is $4-5k usd new or used.  

soix
10,366 posts
 

Define what “better” means in your world.  Without that critical info this is just a fantasy exercise. 

kennyc OP
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Better means strictly better sonic performance rather than features, a clear sonic uptick that’s obviously notable. If it’s slight barely able to tell better then it’s not worth the change. I’m mainly checking if my Constellation SS preamp is a good choice or it there a better choice within my budget.

FYI- per Coincedent the upgrade from Frankenstein mk2 to mk4 is $1.5k

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charles1dad
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FYI- per Coincedent the upgrade from Frankenstein mk2 to mk4 is $1.5

I believe that you'll be very pleased with the Frankensteins driving your Volti speakers.

Charles

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jond
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I've heard the Volti Rivals several times and love them they will sound sublime with those Frankensteins I'm sure.

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