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Balanced Tube Preamps for Nuforce Ref 9SE V3

I am in the beginning stages of looking for a new tube preamp for my system. It will be driving a pair of Nuforce Ref 9SE V3.
Currently have a BAT VK 31SE and sounds quite nice. I want to upgrade with a budget of around $7500. I do want the pre to have balanced in and out capability and a remote control. While the BAT sound is nice, a bit more midrange warmth without sacrificing high frequencies or bass slam is desired.

Front end is a Esoteric SZ-1 feeding a MSB Power DAC (balanced connections) and speakers are Coincident Super Eclipse lll. All JPS superconductor 3 interconnects and speaker cable.
Any input is greatly appreciated!
ck
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atmasphere
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Ck, no, but you can find them used and the warranty is transferable.
brf
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Ck, yes I use Cary and I am a big fan of their equipment, their sonics, and their customer service. You owe it to yourself to audition the Cary. I am also a big fan of Atmasphere.
ck OP
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Brf,

Do you run your Cary in balanced mode? SS or tube amp?
jim_swantko
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I use an SLP-05 with my V3's and love the combination. From your description it sounds like a perfect fit for you.
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gammajo
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I am using an Audio Horizons pre with Siemans 60's CCa tubes with Nuforce V3SE and like it very much. It is balanced in and out and I think new goes for about 4K fully loaded. reliable with stellar sevice
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