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Tube Pre-Amp for Class D amps

All,
I have a old AR LS-8 that i pair with channel island d-200's I like the sound but want to upgrade pre-amp with newer and one that has remote volume.

Would like to stay under 4500. (new or used) and still want tubes.

Thoughts? thx much in advance
mlapenta
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Check out BAT(Balanced Audio Technology).
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rx8man
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TRL Dude with NuForce Ref 9, awesome sound.
unsound
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Be mindful of potential impedance mismatches. Many tube pres have a high output impedance and many Class D amps have a low input impedance.
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marakanetz
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Unsound,
Also many class A, A/AB solid state amps have low input impedance and potential impedance mismatch.
dob
577 posts
 
I suggest to check Joule-Electra LA-150. Its within your budget, extraordinary musical and has variable output impedance so you can match it with solid state amplifiers having either high or low input impedance.

I use it with my Spectron and its match made in heaven !!!
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