choice of pre amp

Check Space Tech Lab. They are in Vancouver. For Under 2000$, one of the Space Tech Lab models would put to shame the preamp you listed.

The have models that cost up to $6,000.

Have a look at their website and don't hesitate to contact Albert, the owner. The nicest guy I ever dealt with in this business.

2nd for........................S*U*P*R*A*T*E*K...........................

My Calypso replaced a CJ Premier 17LS2 (the model with teflon caps) and I couldn't be happier. The CJ was a fine preamp but the Calypso is a revelation. I frankly bought it because it offered polarity switching via the remote (I was tired of switching speaker cables), but that proved to be just icing on the cake. Dave

McIntosh C220

buy the coda on audiocircle