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Need $1000 used tube preamp - Please help???

Any suggestions on a good used tube preamp under $1000.

My system:
B&W 802 nautilus speakers
Mcintosh 402 solid state amp
bel canto DAC 3
mac mini

I was thinking potentially of the:
CJ PV-8 or 10
Rogue 66
Cary SLP 308
dared MC-7P.

Any suggestions on what is the best tube preamp to get with my system or your thoughts on the preamp if you heard any of them? - would be greatly appreciated? Thanks!
sonnyhong
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mofimadness
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You might be able to find a Modwright SWL9.0SE for about that price. That would be my recommendation. The CJ or Cary would be my next choice(s).
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stereo5
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There is a used Audible Illusions Modulus 3 tube preamp for sale here for around 700.00 I think.
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swampwalker
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+1 on the Modwright, with one proviso. It's not a "tubey" sound like an older CJ. A real value leader, IMO, and having bought other products from Dan Wright, I can tell you that his rep is right on the mark, a real class act if you every need service. Might be a tad over your price point, but worth spending an extra c note or 2.
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steelyjoe
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You may want to consider a Melos GK1, a dual mono tube preamp.
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