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Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?

As the title says, I am pondering my best options for purchasing a tube based preamp for $2k or under. Must have a remote! 

 

Your opinions, thoughts, and expertise would be greatly appreciated. If I was spending more, I would know most of the best choices, but I'm on unfamiliar ground at this price limit. But sometimes, you can only do what you can do. 

Thanks for any help. 

nightfall
nightfall OP
194 posts
 

Thanks also to those who have recommended Cary SLP-98's, another unit I was considering, though they seem to be selling a bit over my $3k limit. And the Modwright LS100 is also a great recommendation you provided. I once owned one, and would have no trouble buying another one.  

paradisecom
336 posts
 

Lots of people rave about the Quicksilver preamp. 

Would a remote control be needed? 

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audphile1
5,393 posts
 

I’m confused is your limit $2k or $3k?

I was going to recommend Rogue RP1 under $2k used it’s around $1k. 

soix
9,784 posts
 

Used Don Sachs preamps pop up occasionally around $2k. 

ghdprentice
7,282 posts
 

I would go used. 

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Conrad Johnson

Prima Luna

As far up the model level you can go. No more than ten years or so old.

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