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Suggestions for a holographic preamp?

I'm looking to replacing my Herron Audio tube line stage with something else, not because of a problem with the sound, but for a few other reasons.

I do both digital and analog, and have a Herron Audio tube phono preamp. My power amp is an MSB S-200, which is awesome, and my speakers are Marten Parker Duos, which are wonderful for a deep, holographic soundstage that I like so much.

I listen mostly to rock and reggae, and I'm looking to keep the price under $10K US, and I'm fine with a used one as well.

I get the feeling that I will need a tube preamp to get that holographic sound, but perhaps there are some SS ones that do as good a job?

The fellow I work with at The Music Room suggested a ModWright LS-100 or a used PS Audio BHK preamp; I've researched and they both look like they'd fit the bill, but I'd like to hear your suggestions, too! 

larsman
ghdprentice
8,110 posts
 

Your choices are within the realm of middle of the road sounding preamps. You want to look at the categories that define what you are looking for:

#1 Burmester. Also dCs and Roland with the right speakers. 

Holographic... immense sound field not bounded by walls or the room. These brands are in a completely different category. 

hk_fan
554 posts
 

The new PS Audio PMG Signature preamp is excellent at $9k.  I spent a lot of time listening to one and was very impressed. 

soix
10,355 posts
 

I’d look at the Spatial Audio Raven, Aric Audio Motherload, Backert Rhumba Extreme, and Atmasphere MP-3.  I know Spatial and Backert offer a trial period, which is nice.  Best of luck. 

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