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Need some recommendations on Tube Preamps

I recently bought a pair of magnapan 1.6QR which are outstanding speakers. Although this may not have been beneficial for me but when I auditioned the system used was accompanied with a tube preamp. I currently have solid state Bryston BP20 and 3BST system. Sound is great but tube preamp was sweet sounding. My question is what would you folks recommend for a tube preamp paired up with a Bryston 3BST? My price range would be around $2000.00 and my listening pleasure is opera or classical! thanks
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czbbcl
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Conrad Johnson premier 17lsI or 14 used. Both come with remote and are excellent sounding and highly reviwed (recommended) pre amps. Both should give you what you are seeking from a tubed pre-amp.

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tweak1
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Keep what you have as a pre but get a tube output CD player, like the Raysonic 168 and add cryoed NOS tubes. It is awesome, and tube replacement couldn't be easier- they are on the top
tgrisham
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Modwright pre-amps are well made, tubes without sounding tubey, great customer service, remote controlled, affordable, made in the US. I run mine with Icepower amps from Bel Canto andit is a great combination.
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kehut
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What pre amp did you audition the Maggies with? Perhaps thats your pre amp. Look for it used if cost is a factor.
mrupgrade
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Hands down look for a EAR 834L used for around 1,200 or 2,400 new.
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