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Audio Research for Sonus Faber Extrema

Hi All,

I'd like to advice you for nice PRE for my beloved Extrema,
Right now I'm running them with Meridian 502 and Power 557 but something is missing.
I thought about Tube based PRE , and got many good feedbacks for Audio research but I'm not sure which is good for me.
good chance i'll update the power also ( guess it will be SS or classD) but i want to start with the PRE .
Please advice , My budget is about 1500 (Used).

Feel free to email me...

Thanks all!
avico
avico OP
18 posts
 
I'm really not sure if I'm going on the right way,
Cause as far i see the combination should be perfect ,
I think maybe i should start with the source...
I'm really confuse ,
I would love hear your advice

Thanks
Avi
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daveyf
2,915 posts
 
Avico, you might try a used CAT preamp. Matching this to a ss amp like a Rowland or maybe a Plinius would yield I suspect a great sound with Extrema's.
radrog
157 posts
 
Audio Research tries to get ss and tubes to be neutral. If that the sound you like then go for it. There goal is to try to combine them (sonically). Are they doing a good job at it? The best in the industry. Is it the rite sound? That for you to decide.
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