Get a Thor Mk II Line stage with serial numbers at or above 1000.
I seriously doubt you'll do better in the $2K - $3K price range. Support for them is back as well as are upgrades.
Quality, Affordable, Preamps?
I would suggest an MFA Magus or this Atma-sphere as options. I really liked the Magus and two of the principles are still around. Atma-sphere also supports the linked preamp. FWIW |
Lots of choices in the range of $2000. I went through the preamp upgrade process a few times in the last couple of years, from anthem to audiomirror and finally settled at Modwright. I picked up a lightly used SWLP9.0se for $2150. If you decide later on (bound to happen) to introduce vinyl into your rig, you cant go wrong and this model has the outboard power supply which is a major overall upgrade. This is probably my last preamp, its a killer. Built like a tank and Dan Wright treats used buyers like new buyers, he's a total class act who's in it for the long run. If you want the straight line stage you can go from $1000 to $1500 or a little more for the upgraded models in the used market. Incredible buy. |