+1 on the Erhard Audio Aretha. You can also add a tone control defeat switch, which takes the tone controls completely out of the circuit for sessions where you prefer to have a classic line preamp.
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.
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mbmi589 posts The best is AUDIO-GD Tube preamp. They are very musical and a great value. koestner677 posts Underwood Hi-fi offers a real warranty if you buy Audio GD through them. They fix it in Georgia, US.
I have a friend in Chicago that loves his Audio GD that he bought from Wally. However, he has also told me that it only performs optimally with a balanced amplifier as it was designed for balanced operation.. My amplifier(s) are single ended only.
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Nightfall, Like you, I have been looking for that perfect used tube preamp for under $2000 myself. Been through a few. Currently have an older Audible Illusions preamp that I love. Only pain was, no remote for volume control. I did find a fix. I stream music using a Wiim Pro and the Wiim comes with an optional remote that I purchased for $20. Works perfectly. Love the Audible Illusions even more now.
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