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top 5 preamps under $1,200

I am shopping for a newly - used preamp to pair with my B&K ST202 sonata amp and Alon II speakers. I mostly use my Jolida CD player. Love the open, live performance improvement the Jolida made to my system. Yes, I also currently use a B&K ST10pro MC pre-amp. I am searching for another pre-amp to further increase the soundstage, "live - performance" sound.. I have a short list- audible illusion 3m, Rogue 99 magnum..... Are there others??
dvdgreco
knghifi
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12-28-10: Pdspecl
I once had an Audible Illusions Modulus 3. Sounded nice but the brand new National 6922 tubes only lasted about 200 hours. Be sure to use Russian miltary spec tubes if you get the AI preamp.

I have 2 friends still using their Audible Illusions Modulus 3 and they have excellent results with Reflektor 6H23P-EB tube. Very durable, transparent, good extension in both ends, super low noise and low microphonics.
tim_j_thomas
43 posts
 
Check out Van Alstine (www.avahifi.com). A long history of solid products for a good price!
dvdgreco OP
127 posts
 
Does anyone know of a TAD 150 for sale in there area? Maybe on Craigslist ... ???

Based on the excellent feedback TAD 150 (1), VTL 2.5 (2), Maple tree(3)
pdspecl
254 posts
 
The TAD 150s do come up for sale from time to time.
According to Paul G he only made 350 of these units.
So not too many to go around. Just a guess but I suspect VTL has more volume with the 2.5 preamps.
dvdgreco OP
127 posts
 
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