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Looking for a new pre-amp!!

At present I have a Belles OCM 200 Amp and looking to up grade to a better pre amp. Looking at a Adcom 565

Sunfire pre amp and Aragon 18k or 24 unit. Also thinking about the Emotiva usp 1 pre amp. I a two channel guy and looking for the best unit with a phono section and great sound.

Any ideals as to the best pick for under a 1000  dollars?

Wayne

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lenmc2964
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Should be able to find a used Rogue Metis Magnum under a grand. I have one in my system now and love it. Best of all tube rolling can be fun. It's made in America and you can call Bill at Rogue anytime if you have a problem. 
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mesch
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Check out the Vincent Audio pre for sale here on AG. $475 asking price, no phono however you will have money left over for stand alone phonostage. 

Also a Quicksilver for $645. 

I am a fan of tube pre with SS amp.
wayne3720 OP
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 Yes I have look into the Vincent Line on Audio Adivsor  catalog the SA-31 model very straight forward. How does the sound stage sound is it very detail ?


WAAYNE

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mesch
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Wayne, I have not owned the SA-31. I have owned the Vincent 226 integrated and thought it outstanding for it's price class. Great soundstage with good resolution, not overly analytical. Convinced me to stick with the tube pre/SS amp concept. 

I think the used SA-31 on sale here is offered at a very fair price. It is a very recent production and comes with a pair of interconnects. A highly regarded budget pre. You would need a phonostage however. 

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chrshanl37
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+mesch Vincent is a very good value having owned an sv237 (I regret selling it) and plan on moving to Vincent seperates. 

 
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