Top Ten Tube PreAmp of all time?

This thread for you tubeguys.Nominate your favorite tube Pre Amp of all time. More info for audiogon members the better. Remember some members are just starting their high end experience.

ferrari10-21-2000 9:35pm

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jules Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 53 posts 10-23-2000 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AIR TIGHT ATC-2
arcmania Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 10-23-2000 at 07:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Research Reference one, replaced my SP11 Mk II which I loved for years
rcprince Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,059 posts 10-23-2000 at 08:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jadis JP80mc, my favorite for years. A classical lover's heaven! Also the Aesthetix IO (haven't listened to the matching line stage, but if it's anywhere near as good, it should be included). The ARC SP-10 Mk II is also a classic. In the less expensive stuff, the Audible Illusions 3A. Everything else mentioned is also worthy-there's no shortage of fine tube preamps.
leafs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 414 posts 10-23-2000 at 09:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Rogue 66
lubachl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 87 posts 10-25-2000 at 02:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Essence Audio Jasper: These hand made 50# behemoths are utterly neutral, wonderfully musical and best of all, do not fail with years of listening. At $10000 new they are a bit pricey but can be had on the used market for a fraction of the new price. If you love tubes and demand reliability, this is the one.

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