Tube Preamp Recommendations

second the Rogue 66 advice.Put some real NOS in it and sit back.

You should probably consider a used Anthem Pre-1L, if you can find one. I had an Anthem Pre 1 (with phono), and it came fairly close to matching a CAT SL-1 III, but for a lot less money, needless to say. It got a very good Stereophile review, which said that it improves on the Pre 1 that I had.

I have a Rogue Audio 99 with phono.I replaced the stock tubes with Telefunkens and Radiotechniques.I enjoy the detail and bass very much.Also it throws a huge soundstage.Mark O'Brien is a first class guy too.

Oh BTW you may be able to find a used one for $1500-$1800.Lots of dealer demos out there too since Mark added the Magnum upgrades to the newest Rogue products.

I recommend the Anthem Pre1L, which I have and love, or the pre 2l, which I had at one time. You should be able to find the pre1L for under $600 used, and the Pre2l for under $800 new.