Best Preamp For $1200 Used

I have owned the Adcom,(as well as PS Audio, Quad 33 among others) all were good amps, each with their strengths and weaknesses, however the Audio Researce for build quality and inner detail surpasses all the others that I have owned.) You can pick up one of various models for a reasonable price from many on-line dealers.

If you can tolerate a passive line stage in your system, the Reference Line Preemminance 1a ($600, used)or the Preemminance 2 ($800-900, used) will nail ANY of the preamps listed above. Caution!!...you will be spoiled for life....but a little less light in the wallet.

I suggest the Welborne Labs Reveille Tube Linestage. I recently purchased a used unit and am very, very happy with it. You are welcome to write for further elaboration. God bless.