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SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16
What SS pre-amps are out there that can be considered a serious contender to replace or upgrade from an ARC sp-16.
I've had the sp16 for a few years now and like it very much. But I still have it in the back of my head that I would prefer to go all SS if possible to eliminate any tube noise issues/concerns which come up on occasion, and perhaps to enable greater frequency bandwidth, which I suspect is possible.
I am looking mainly for detail, wide bandwidth, tonal neutrality, soundstage and imaging.
Here are my leading contenders I have identified to date. I am open to feedback on these or others.
1) Benchmark (integrated preamp/DAC)
2) Bel Canto (pre-amp only or integrated with DAC)
3) McCormick
4) Others?
Thanks in advance for your input.
I've had the sp16 for a few years now and like it very much. But I still have it in the back of my head that I would prefer to go all SS if possible to eliminate any tube noise issues/concerns which come up on occasion, and perhaps to enable greater frequency bandwidth, which I suspect is possible.
I am looking mainly for detail, wide bandwidth, tonal neutrality, soundstage and imaging.
Here are my leading contenders I have identified to date. I am open to feedback on these or others.
1) Benchmark (integrated preamp/DAC)
2) Bel Canto (pre-amp only or integrated with DAC)
3) McCormick
4) Others?
Thanks in advance for your input.
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