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Preamp help.

I am looking for a preamp to take the place of my Pass Labs X-0.2. I recently tried a Audio Horizons 2.1 at it's $2050 base price. I liked it but knew I would be spending another $1500 on upgrades to bring it hopefully up to the sonic level of my Pass Labs 0.2 (if that is possible). I sold my X-0.2 for extra cash and to try something new. I would like to keep the cost to a max $2500. I may go back to a used A.H 2.1 with all the upgrades or try a recommendation from Audiogon members.
I am currently bi-amping with Pass Labs Aleph 3s and my speakers are Audio Physic Virgo IIs.
gandme
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uru975
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Am not familiar with your Pass Labs pre but do know Conrad-Johnson. There are a few really good pre's on here at or near your price 2000-3000 for some new or reconditioned with warranty. Have no affliation just like their sound. See if you can demo one from a nearby dealer, either solid state or my preference tube. Both are good.
salevick
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Gandme, I have owned a very nice CJ and found it worked well with my Classe CA-150's and Tyler Signature Series Speakers. My CD player is a Audio Research CD3. I swapped out the CJ for the Audio Horizons with the all the bells and whistles. I did this after listening to an Audio Research Ref Two. I have not looked back. Hope this helps. Steve
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
You're on the right track with Audio Horizons.I would be looking for a gently used one with the premium mods,they do come up from time to time.From my experience the AH will out perform your Pass pre amp.
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