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help choosing a preamp

I have a BAT VK55SE amp and Opera Seconda speakers for my bedroom. Sources include a Bryston BCD1, Sonos system, and Benchmark DAC. Looking for a preamp to match this system with a used price under $2000. Any suggestions? I listen to a variety of music including classical, vocal, jazz in medium or low volumes. Thanks
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truman
167 posts
 
Forget the Audible Illusions, Art Ferris has the worst service i've ever experienced. Conversely, consider a Quicksilver Full Function Tube Preamp. Mike Sanders is great! His pre is built like a tank, has tube rectification (older one), many inputs/two outputs/ many features, built-in tube Phono Pre too.
Wright Sound preamps too (rare).
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
The HA-160D have a nice preamp section. It does a nice job with jazz and classical.
lloydelee21
1,202 posts
 
Hi Truman,

thanks for that...good to know. have always been a CJ man myself so never had the (mis)fortune of your experience with service on the audible illusions. Again, good to know. Sorry to hear.
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