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Warm Preamp

I am looking to purchase a preamp with a warm side, either ss or tube. I am not familiar with tubes ,but no time like the present to learn or experience. I now run a plinius 102 amp, rega saturn cd and all top of the line zu cables and wires. Budget max. is 3k. Thanks
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stevecham
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conrad johnson makes some of the warmest and sweetest sounding preamps around.
Also the Rogue Metis received excellent reviews.
I enjoy the Krell KCT and it provides all the warmth I could ask for.
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audphile1
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Conrad-Johnson is a good recommendation.
Also, Audio Research LS-25 with the right set of tubes can really sound great.
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samzx12
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Have you tried a Plinius preamp?

Older ARC preamps are warm. I like my BAT VK5i alot and maybe a VK3i might be the ticket?
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uru975
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Conrad-Johnson makes a full line up but their Preamps are what they are best known for IMHO. From the ART on down great pieces to listen to. Their older line up is probably a bit warmer
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