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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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 4,992 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.
mapman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22,295 posts 08-04-2011 at 01:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Audio Research is a safe bet. sp16 fits the bill more or less. Includes a decent tube phono section as well.

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