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Which pre should I choose?

There are two Pre in our 2nd hand market. One is Accuphase C-290 (selling at: US$3300) which start to produce in 1993. The other is Accuphase C-275V (selling at: US$2600) which start to produce in 2000. My power is Accuphase CA-47 to drive Dynaudio Countour 1.3SE. I like warm & thick & not to fast sound. Do you have good ideas? I prefer to listen to classical music mostly.
faust168
faust168 OP
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bdp 24: thick means the sound reproduction is not thin or lean orientation. But it doesn't mean fat. Fat will cause distortion in sound reproduction.



faust168 OP
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Aolmrd 1241: Tks for your suggestions. I am afraid the vintage gear will always need repair constantly. It will cost your time and money and inconvenience.  Also, I have heard that  Tube amp. is not as durable as transister one.
analogluvr
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Vintage gear does not "need repair constantly ". In fact it is probably better made than most modern units.  As long as any electrolytic caps are replaced you should be good to go. 
faust168 OP
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analogluvr: Tks for your opinion. One of my friend also suggests me to choose a good solid state Pre. from famous brand for the longer life than the tube one.  What I care is once the vintage has problem, whether I can get it repair and recover.......... (according to the opinion of one audio service engineer, some times, too old gear might hard to find parts which had been produced long time 20~30 years ago.
jafant
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faust168-

Consult Accuphase  for parts/service on those older pre-amps prior to any buying.  Those prices are on the high side for vintage pieces as well.

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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