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Pre-amp decision

I am purchasing the Paradigm Studio 100 V2 speakers and am most likely going to go with a Bryston 3B SST power amp to drive them. This preamp will be used in a dedicated 2 channel system and I don't need a phono stage. I am considering using the Rogue 66 magnum for this system. Any other suggestions for a very musical preamp using these other components? Source is an undetermined CD player so advice on that is also welcome. My music taste is varied.
Thanks for the advice......
brucelk
alliedtvandsound
74 posts
 
The Rogue 66 Magnum with the 3-B SST is an excellent choice, as is the BP-20/25 Bryston with Bryston amplifiers. The combination Bryston's is what I'd lean towards -you'll have a great sounding reliable system for a long time.

peter jasz
thefalls1117
74 posts
 
Just make sure you give a tube preamp a listen.You will not be disappointed.
rgd
656 posts
 
I have owned both the Rogue 66(non-magnum) and the BP-25 both being married up to my 4B-ST. The BP-25 is brutally revealing and accurate. The Rogue on the other hand offers a warmth that gives me more listening pleasure for longer periods of time. Rogue preamps would be a good match but there are other inexpensive tube units out there that would also offer a nice presentation - Sonic Frontiers, Cary, Audible Illusions to name just a few. But do try to audition a tube preamp if you can...
brucelk OP
5 posts
 
Thanks to all for the response. I'll keep the forum posted on my results. It's been a while since I have been in high end audio. My original system was Acoustat Model IIs (with direct coupled tube amps) and a hand made tube pre-amp built during my early design days. The Acoustats sounded wonderful---in one spot. However, those things would blow up every year or so and I got tired of fixing them. Anyway this is great place for more current info.
sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Will ditto the Blue Circle recommendation (any model).
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