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PART 2. Good Suggestions for Tube Pre/Amp for $6000

Thoroughly enjoyed the original post and would like to pose a similar question specific to my setup/needs. 

I desire a warmer more lively sound for my 1988 Klipschorns- thus tubes. 

My current SS system is crisp/sharp and harsh in my opinion. 

I am currently running Clearaudio Concept MC with McIntosh C33 and MC 2505.   All the components are in excellent condition.

My rectangular room allows the Klipschorns to be placed in corners 18 feet apart and the main focal listening point is 12 feet from the wall with the Klipschorns  

I do enjoy mono records as well but don’t want this to be a deal breaker if the setup doesn’t have that capacity  

I greatly appreciate. 

ndancer
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hilde45
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Can you say more about what you mean by "a warmer more lively sound"?

ndancer OP
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Thanks for asking.

More depth, realism, elongated, soundstage sound (right or wrong) over a digital crisp sound?  Warm over bright?

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hilde45
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Possibly of interest:

Preamps: https://aricaudio.com/tube_gear.php

Amp: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/147639-anybody-use-first-watt-amps-with-klipschorns-or-lascalas/

jperry
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This Leben would be a great match with your K-Horns. It's in your price range new. No phono preamp, but you can buy a matching MM preamp from Leben

https://lebenhifi.com/products/cs300xs.html

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audphile1
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@ndancer what about room acoustics? You got that covered? Made me think of acoustic treatments when you mentioned soundstage. 

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