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SS quality pre-amp with HT bypass-suggestions?

I have a pair of Gallo Ref. 3.1 in a second system with a Denon receiver. I would like to add a solid state used pre-amp, under $2,000, for 2 channel enjoyment to mate with an Aragon 8008BB. I've seen a lot of tube recommendations for pre-amps but I want solid state for a number of practicality reasons. Who makes one with HT bypass that truly sings?
dave_newman
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Dave, have a look at the Rowland Capri. . . SS, fully differentially balanced, HT bypass, remote. A sound to die for IMO. . . I prefer it to my own ARC Ref 3. I have ranted abundantly about it during the last several months in several threads. G.
dcktr
38 posts
 
try the Belles 28A
list at 4995, but used have been as low as 2100.
I had one, and if I wanted SS again and had not needed the $$, I would not hesitate.
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
Yup,gotta second the Jeff Rowland Capri,it's the piece de resistance for what you've described.
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