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Back to tubes?

Seriously thinking of replacing my SS pre with a tubed linestage. Contenders include ARC Ref 5 and VTL 7.5. Certainly open to suggestions as well.

Plan to keep the Boulder 1060 for now.

Could pull the trigger on a Boulder 2010 but I am well aware that the cost of a component is often not commensurate with its performance.
khrys
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Allchemie - If you have heard the Shindo Masseto and/or Monbrison, can you please elaborate on your impressions in more detail as to what you believe is better about the Coincident Technology (both linestage and phonostage)?
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czbbcl
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Any tubed preamp discussion must include conrad johnson.
mcfarland
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I think that you should also strongly consider the Atma-Sphere MP-1 or MP-3 as well. Check these out on Atma-Sphere.com.
bifwynne
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Hey Krys, as I said, by the time this OP ends, the members will recommend every pre out there! LOL
khrys OP
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Bifwynne, you're probably right but I really appreciate being reintroduced to the tube equipment out there right now.
I'll have to see what's available for audition in my area as well.
I do have an easy lead on a Ref 5 or VTL 7.5 so I am particularly interested in opinions of those pieces.
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