Tube preamp with the "most" for 1k used, 2k new?

Tube preamp with the best overall balance of sound on the slightly "warm" side of the divide, ~1k used,~2k new? Must be detailed, dynamic and excel in imaging and soundstage.

pmboyd08-03-2011 9:16pm

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roscoeiii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,155 posts 08-03-2011 at 11:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd look into Modwright at that price point.
pmboyd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 391 posts 08-03-2011 at 11:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Conrad-Johnson Classic SE?
sibelius Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 08-03-2011 at 11:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Upscale Audio still has a few AES-DJH preamps. These were designed by Dennis Had of Cary Audio. I believe you can get one new with remote for about $1300 or so. Great little preamp at a terrific value. Swap out the stock tubes with some NOS and you should be set. As with most Cary gear, it's on the warm sound of neutral.
maplegrovemusic Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,113 posts 08-04-2011 at 12:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Modwright for sure .
guppy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 133 posts 08-04-2011 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you could stretch your budget a couple hundred of dollars then the Rogue 99 Magnum would be an excellent choice. This preamp can be upgraded to Super Magnum for $500.. Also the customer service at Rogue is outstanding.

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