Cello Pallete/current high end pre


I have a Cello Pallete pre-amp, its over 20 years old now, it cost 6K at that time, with the same money now , can I buy a new pre-amp with same or better sonic & details than Pallete. Any advise of brand & model. Thanks
vic803
I'd keep it. As far as Rowland goes, make sure you bring it home for a listen before you purchase it. They can be a little quirky, they can sound grand in one system and awful in an other. Been there.
I am using an Audia Flight pre which retails for $7000 but which I have seen offered as a demo for under $4000.It is used as a reference by Constantine Soo [ probably misspelled] who is chief reviewer at one of the internet sites. Made in Italy and has striking Italian styling and very well built also. Both balanced and SE inputs and outputs.
Stanwal,

Your analogy on system synergy is right on!
I constantly try to stress how important this is.
Especially to "Flavor of The Month" buyers who declare
a component's value after a few days in their system.
Audio Research preamps sound great with Bryston power amplifiers, IMHO an used LS26 or even the REF1 or REF2 will sound better than the Cello Palette.