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Preamp advice

Hi, I am quite new to this hobby.

I currently have a MC 275 mark 6, running with Klipsch La scalas and Sansui AU9900 as preamp. I know the MC tube  preamps are a dream machine to pair with the MC 275 but i need recommendations on any other non MC solid/ tube preamps which can be used with my setup.

Always grateful for your recomendations.

Thank you

tubesound247
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audioman58
4,129 posts
 

The finrst preamp i have heard and i have heard many $10k and under 

The Linear Tube Audio is under5300 with discounts and all options

tubesound247 OP
2 posts
 

@avanti1960 

Thnak you for your input.

Would you suggest a phono gain of 20db or an in line gain above 20 db.

What are your thoughts about the AR tube preamps or the Mcintosh tube preamps.

 

Thank you

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oldschool1948
500 posts
 

+1 Linear Tube Audio microZOTL. Excellent sounding and very reasonably priced.  Luxman CL-38uC. Excellent sounding, high gain.

p05129
495 posts
 

Why do you need a preamp? If you are all digital, skip the preamp and go straight from the dac to your amp. But you need a good dac with a quality volume control that is quiet.

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frankmc195
167 posts
 

I have a Vac renaissance mk3 with my MC275 and it sounds wonderful (that's tubes on tubes). You can't really find them so maybe one of the newer Vac preamps should do nicely. 

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