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Wanted:Warm, Sweet preamp.

I was wondering if any Agoners could help.

I am lookfing for a pre-amp which is tonally warm and has a sweet midrange yet without sacrificing detail and dynamics with excellent bass handling.

I would like suggestions in case I don't like the built in pre-amp in my cdp.

I am building bit by bit as I already have a temporary setup.
mikeylee19
jaybo
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as a generality...anything with tubes.
ajazi
45 posts
 
Yep, I will second my opinion of the LA-100 Mk III with remote.

And you'll have a bunch of money left over.

Try to get a non-upgraded version.

My 2.5 cents.
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jtgofish
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I have owned warm sweet sounding preamps such as Croft Super Micro,Glass Audio kit and NEW valve.These are typical of simple tube preamps.They can have lovely mids and highs but tend to lack speed and snap.
So on balance they are not worth owning.
I now own a Supratek Cabernet which is far more balanced and neutral,has great speed,dynamics and snap but especially with 300b valves is also sweet and warm.

Jt
downunder
1,329 posts
 
cary slp-98. super sounding pre amp with nice tube warmth.
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flg2001
543 posts
 
I would try a Conrad Johnson preamp (new or old line) both fit with your requierements.

Also check out Accuphase preamps, nicely built and great sounding.

Fernando
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