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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
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

oldschool1948's avatar
oldschool1948
502 posts
 

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

p05129
501 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
176 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. 

east17
21 posts
 

Primaluna tube amps should be considered. 

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