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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
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oddiofyl
4,043 posts
 
The McCormack RLD 1 is a great pre with HT bypass, there's one on audiogon right now.
tweak1
3,681 posts
 
See vonwaffen ad. He's selling a PS Audio GCP 200/GCPS.

It's the very best 2 channel pre you can buy under $2K. It has HT bypass, is fully balanced, has RCA/XLR I/Os AND polarity control on the remote!

Search PS Audio and you will find his ad
ckoffend
684 posts
 
I too would go with the Capri. It is a very good preamp and a bargain of a price. It is not as good as an Aesthetix Calypso and I personally would take the ARC Reference 3 over it. But it was/is good enough that I was able to move down from the Calypso to the Capri with only minimal drop in performance and the benefit is that I can leave it on all the time knowing that I am not burning up an $800 pair of tubes.
guidocorona
4,298 posts
 
Hi Ckoffend, could you describe in some detail the salient sonic differences you perceived between the Calypso and the Capri? Thanks, G.
clio09
3,362 posts
 
Another one for the Capri. Great preamp for the money.
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