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which preamp to buy???

I am in the market to upgrade my current preamp ( Parasound P/HP 850), there are a few options here in my price range $500-600. My system consists of B&W 704's. Aragon 2004,Musical Fidelity V-Dac, Emotiva ERC-1 cd player. Cables are AQ King Cobra ic,Canare digital, and Paul Speltz's anti-cables (ic & speaker).
My room is large and on the bright side, lots of wood and windows, so I am looking for smoother highs and a better soundstage. I do not plan on needing a phono stage anytime soon.
Some of the pre's under consideration are the : Audio Research LS3B, PS Audio trio 2, Rotel 1090, Parasound Halo p3 and the Aragon 24k.
Any suggestions?
Paul
pjnad
tbromgard
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I enjoyed my time with the Aragon 24k. Thats in your price range and would look cool with your Aragon amp. If you like tube sound try a CJ PV5 or similar vintage. Good luck
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I'd take a 2c over a 3b. Either way, keep tubes and upgrades in mind.
pjnad OP
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Tbromgard: I was thinking similar thoughts, although I haven't been able to find out a whole lot about the Aragon...I don''t think that they were ever highly regarded for their pre's.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I used a 24k with outboard power supply with the 2004 amp and Apogee Centaur Minor speakers with very good results. I also used the PV5 as a pre amp in the same system. I actually preferred the sound of the PV5, but both pre amps were very good. As for positive reviews, I recall a few out there. If you are interested in the 24k, you can probably get one pretty cheap. If you dont like it, Im sure you can get what you paid for it since most of the depreciation has already occurred.
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yogiboy
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QUICKSILVER AUDIO GREAT LINESTAGE GOES FOR ABOUT $600 USED.
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