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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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.
pmboyd OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 391 posts 08-04-2011 at 01:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cary AES-DJH or Modwright SWL9.0 Signature?
trebejo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 102 posts 08-04-2011 at 01:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had the previous model of the Cary, the AE-3, and while it was nice, the Avastar is clearly better. The main difference between the AE-3 and the AES is that the newer model uses a tube rectifier, while the AE-3 used SS for that purpose.
mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,982 posts 08-04-2011 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Modwright.
magnumpi205 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 504 posts 08-04-2011 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have Modwright and AES. The Modwright is better. Both are easily upgraded.

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