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Preamp to pair with my Adcom?

I'm looking for a preamp to pair with my Adcom GFA-555 amp and Chapman T7 speakers. It will replace my Adcom GTP-500 tuner/preamp. I'd like something to help smooth out the treble. Needs to have remote control. I listen to jazz, rock, some classical. I've been considering Parasound P3, Arcam C31 (on the high side pricewise)...even ditching the GFA-555 as well and replacing both with a Rogue Cronus. Any suggestions? Older Sony ES CDP is normally the only source I use.
reedthis
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
MapleTree Audio preamp new about $650 and then you are done.
phd
1,008 posts
 
Reedthis, when you say you want to smooth out the treble are you looking for a warmer sound or a more extended, refined sound?
reedthis OP
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I would more refined, although warmer might apply as well. The highs are a little harsh at times. But I don't want them to be muted.
zar
160 posts
 
Reed, the best thing I ever did in the world of audio was ditch my Adcom power and pre amps. In the years I had them I hardly if ever sat down and did dedicated listening, it was always as music in the bakground. When I had the $$ to do something about it I did. With my new amp and pre, I hardly ever DON'T sit down and listen intently.
phd
1,008 posts
 
Readthis, the ARC preamps I suggested will make the GFA-555 more transparent and closer to three dimensional. Will also extend the treble but it will be more refined (alot less noticable grain) & pull more detail from your recordings. Either the LS-1 or LS-2 are relatively inexpensive compared to other ARC preamps and are hybrid. They use only one triode tube with mosfet followers & are not considered to be very warm sounding but lean more towards accuracy. This suggestion is based on the idea you intend on keeping the GFA-555 to save a few dollars as there are better amps like the McCormacks.
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