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Tube preamp $1500-2000 for a thin sounding amp?

Hi, i'm looking for a good tube preamp that gives body to my sound. I have a Musical Fidelity A3CR amp and preamp and I think this couple is thin sounding, I want to try a tube preamp to see if I can solve this. I like my classical orchestra music to sound full bodied. I have a subwoofer, so the problem is not deep bass, but maybe mid-bass or upper bass (?). I'd appreaciate any help, I've got almost $2,000 to spend.
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rkumar5443
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sufentanil
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I used to own a Musical Fidelity A3cr preamp (it's one of the best preamps I've ever had), and I would not describe it as thin sounding. (I've never heard the amp, though.)

What kind of source are you using? Your money might be better spent here.

If you do want to compensate for it with the preamp, I would suggest something from Cary or Conrad Johnson, or perhaps a Rogue 66.

Good luck,

Michael
rkumar5443 OP
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My speakers are Revel M20, do they really need a meatier amp? the a3cr is 120 w/c. My room is small, about 14'x16'. Or should I try a tube amp? Thank you.
vicks7
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perhaps the Melody SHW 1688 II. Very full-bodied sound.
rkumar5443 OP
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Mattybunpkin, do you mean the AES signature preamp? have you had experience with it? Thnks
rotarius
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Aes AE-3 DJH would help.
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