which preamp

I am looking for a tube sounding preamp but solid state!
can anyone recommend any preamps that have those trates

smokenjo01-15-2014 7:19am

usblues Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,217 posts 01-17-2014 at 06:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete THird the none,good luck,Bob
timlub Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,040 posts 01-17-2014 at 10:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I noticed Elevick mention Sumo, the Athena or Athena II (same preamp)is warm and rich, one of the nicest inexpensive preamps around, the Electra was fairly accurate, but could get gritty on top, it needed parts changes, the Electra plus was a bit overly smooth for my taste and was not as detailed ad the Athena or Electra. I'm not sure what price range that you are chasing, these are inexpensive pre's, any could be had under $400.... No Remotes, single ended only.... a few Athena II had the balanced option. Not sure what your after, thought I'd chime and hope this helps. Tim
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,392 posts 01-18-2014 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete tom evans vibe
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 01-18-2014 at 03:59am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No such thing Hello!!
uncle_chardy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 01-18-2014 at 03:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would recommend the Bel canto pre3 and look for a nice powerful tube or SS amp! Find a cable to match. It never ends!