Best Full-Function Preamplifier

"$20k would be enough for reference level power cord, maybe."

Probably the most elitist, pompous and pretentious comment every posted on this forum. 

I use what I consider to be not just a preamp with a phono stage but a “vinyl playback machine” the Atma-Sphere MP-1. A tube device, it has 6 tubes for the preamp line stage and 10 tubes for the phono.

However, currently a fully loaded MP-1 sells for $33,500 not $20,000.

Best to roll with NOS tubes. I got very lucky and got Mil Spec Mullard 12AT7s for the phono. Rare as hen’s teeth.

It's the reality, Tony boy. It doesn't care whether you like it or not.

@inna 

Maybe you're right.

Or maybe you just like to play the part.