tube preamp question

I was wondering if there are any auto bias,remote volume control $1500 or less tube preamps available ?I am new to tubes and old and getting lazy. Thanks

lvk4711-16-2005 6:28pm

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czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 11-16-2005 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ocasionally a used conrad johnson premier 14 appears for sale on this site and is around your price range. It has a remote and needs no biasing. Chuck
sufentanil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 782 posts 11-16-2005 at 08:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Cary SLP-88 will fit the bill. Michael
noble100 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 2,419 posts 11-16-2005 at 09:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete LvK47, Biasing isn't a concern for tube preamps, just tube amps. And even for tube amps, many are now autobiasing.
jgiacalo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 446 posts 11-16-2005 at 09:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A great tube preamp to consider is the Rogue Magnum 99 with phono stage, it already comes with a remote. A used "99" is within your price range. Stereophile did a review on it a few years back and recommended it highly. I loved mine until I upgraded to a Mac. In fact, there is currently one listed here on AudioGon for $1475.00
mcmiller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 11-16-2005 at 11:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Another option is a Conrad Johnson PV14 - usually avaiable for a few hundred less than the Premier 14.

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