Best Tube Pre-Amp under 4K

I have an old AR-LS8 tube amp paired with channel island class d amps what would a newer upgrade under 4k thanks all

mlapenta06-25-2011 9:03pm

systembuilder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 111 posts 06-25-2011 at 11:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to recommend The Conrad Johnson Premier 16. It has the most beautiful sound I have heard to date.
macdadtexas Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,794 posts 06-26-2011 at 01:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Agree with the Conrad Johnson suggetion above and would add, used, a Cary SLP-05 or ARC LS26 (if you wait around, you may find an ARC Ref 3 in this price range).
4musica44107 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 520 posts 06-26-2011 at 01:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shindo Aurieges-L.
sean34 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 06-26-2011 at 01:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Best preamp I have ever heard is the new Don Allen Gen II two-tube preamp, and it's only $800(does not look like audio jewelry). Don't let the price fool you, there are people that have said it is better than the top of the line Hovland preamp, and I have had experience with it beating up a First Sound $5000 preamp. Many Good review over at Audio Asylum. Don is a first rate person also.