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Which Preamp will go well with Mag 3.6R ?

Hello, newbie here...

Pretty much set for speakers and Amp. (Magnepan 3.6R is set.)

1. Amp - Between Bryston 4B SST, or Classe CAM 350 - which amp would YOU choose? (I'm 80% leaning toward Bryston)

2. Should I go with tube or solid for preamp? (I am leaning toward tubes though...) Which preamp will match well with above set?

3. While at it,,, Which CD player do you recommend?

4. Due to limited budget, I am thinking about buying used equipments.
What sould I look for ? or be careful of in buying used equipments?

I've set $5000 budget for CD and preamp

Thanks in advance.

Jon
jonk78
pubul57
3,712 posts
 
I'm not clear. You say $5000 for CD and pre - how much do you have budgeted for an amp? or is that included in the $5000?
jonk78 OP
19 posts
 

I have allocated $2500 each for Preamp and CD. (If I can save some here, hope to get a good cable set)

$7K for speaker and amp (used). So 12K for 4 components.(plus cable if I can squeeze it in.)

Out of hi-fi world for 20 years and so much has changed...
especially the new digital technology.

DAC, toslink, lossless files... all greek to me :0)
mnmark
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Jonk78,
I've been using a 4BSST for 3 years with my 3.6Rs and couldn't be happier. I'm running a CJ Premier 17LS tubed preamp, and think it is a great combo for my 14w X 23l x 13h room. Rich and lush. Bass response depends a lot on the room and how bright/reflective or carpeted/upholstered/absorptive it is. Everyone's listening room differs, so be cautious about advice from me and others.

MnMark
jonk78 OP
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Mark,

Good to hear someone is happy with 4 BSST !
(Well, I thought 4B was enough...wish I could hear them both. )
Unlike 4B, it's a bit difficult to find a used 14 BSST.

CJ Premier 17LS... Hmmm I'll keep that in my preamp list.

Thanks.
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