Pre-amp match for Moscode 600


I could use some advice on a good pre-amp match for a Moscode 600, especially if it is affordable advice. Speakers are Thiel 3.0a's.
Thanks,
BRD.
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Since you're running tubes (albeit, a hybrid), I'd suggest that you go with an all tube pre-amp. There are many to choose from, but you didn't mention a price range or if a used item would be considered. I'd look into Blue Circle, Melos, C-J, MFA, or even AI. You might want to check out www.Wright-Sound.com as well. The Moscode doesn't have have any unusual input demands, so any good quality pre-amp will work. Of course, your preferences will determine the "best" unit in your budget for your system. Good luck.
Some of the preamps from the day (or thereabouts) would be great matches IMO, especially with a possibly bright Thiel.

MFA Magus, Lazarus hybrid, one of the Audio Research earlier models, or the Moscode preamp (wa sit called Minuet-In-A ?), etc etc

Lots of luck, whatever you do.
Your amp probably has a high (>50k ohms) input impedance; my tube amps do. I'm going to be a contrarian and suggest you run a passive or SS preamp with your tube amp. I'd start with the Adcom 750. As a rule you find this a synergistic and quiet pairing.
I was using a an Audio research LS-2 with my modified Moscode 600. I then tried a Birdland Odeon Lite D/A converter with a volume control and it was an amazing improvement.