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$18k Tube preamp for large scale symphonies please

hi, can anyone suggest tube preamp that's good for handling complex music & large scale symphonies recordings in studio/ theatres? i had audition some: Aesthetix, CJ ,Modwright, Audio Note, ARC but all seems lacking in some ways and definitely not enough air at top octaves and instruments separation/ spaciousness. all dealer agrees that some pre is good at certain genre of music and sound Great even more if music is relatively SIMPLE like vocal, jazz, light acoustic, slow rock and maybe pop songs. Yes i know personal taste varies as well: bass strength & high freq. extension etc. & gears matching too. could anyone share their expreience so i can narrow down a list? my music typically: Van Hellsing & Princess Mononoke movie soundtrack. hope dealers provide constructive comments. Thanks All in advance. -phil
philipwu
knghifi
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Pillipw, with some Tele and Siemens tubes, you will get all the air you need in a Vac Sig. Do you know the tubes in your demeo and power cord?

Yes BAT Rex is another excellent recommendation.
knghifi
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12-25-12: Charles1dad
Phillip,
Are you considering any solid state preamps as well?
Regards,
Charles1dad (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)
That's the last thing he needs, more choices. LOL!!!
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charles1dad
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Hi Knghifi,
Phillip listens very intently and I`m curious to know if he`s tried any transistor preamps.Maybe he`s been there and done that already.There`re so many good choices in audio components you can find exacty what you want if you`re patient.It worked out that way for me, so it can for anyone else.
Regards,
jburidan
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One good choice is the Canary C900 four-chassis monoblock preamp, comprised of two power supplies and two preamps. Works especially well with complex music.
knghifi
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Charles1dad, I think most of us listen intensely. Now I'm wondering if he's barking up the wrong tree.

Philipwu, what systems are you demoing the pres? amp, speakers, cables ...? What ARC you find not good with orchestra music?

There are so many variables ... just using a wrong PC, tube, impedance mismatch between amp and pre ... could upset system synergy.

If we have the context of your demos, maybe we can offer some suggestions but I think ultimately you will need to find experienced local audiophiles to assist you.
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