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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
emergingsoul
1,216 posts
 

get schiit preamp new.  So much better opportunity in my view.

emergingsoul
1,216 posts
 

vtl nice but the company treats dealers very poorly.  Lousy customer service.

avanti1960
1,505 posts
 

Look for a deal on the Rogue Audio RH 5, headphone amp line stage.  Adjustable line stage gain settings, balanced connections, smaller chassis.  Super clean and powerfully dynamic sound.  Beats the sound of the RP1; RP 5 and RP 7.  Second choice would be the RP 5.  

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hilde45
5,062 posts
 

IMHO: I've never heard a Schiit preamp that competes with the most of the options suggested to you. I'd skip Schiit for a tube preamp.

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jond
5,910 posts
 

Here is an Audio Note M2 for $2750 no connection to the buyer just an AN fan here.

 

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650185472-audionote-m2-preamplifier-balanced/

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