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Looking for a new tube preamp

Currently using a Cary AES DJH preamp with various 6SN7 tubes & NOS EZ81 rectifier. This is an excellent sounding preamp with point-to-point wiring. Looking to upgrade. Would prefer very realistic uncolored preamp, even better than what I have. What can you suggest? Running a McCormack DNA-1, driving Von Schweikert 4.5 speakers. Silver interconnects and speaker wires, multiple turntables and CD/SACD player. I've read some good things about the Shindo Aurieges. Not sure if its output impedence is a good match for the McCormack. Also thought about Modwright. Upper spending limit is under $4k new.
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mike_in_md
83 posts
 
I'm using a DNA-1 Deluxe in my system. Check out Mapletree Audio Design. I recently had the DR. build me a custom line 2 and it sounds just like what you are looking for.Uses 6SN7 tubes with a 6x5 rectifier. Two chassis design.
Website here http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/
mike_in_md
83 posts
 
I'm using a DNA-1 Deluxe in my system. Check out Mapletree Audio Design. I recently had the DR. build me a custom line 2 and it sounds just like what you are looking for.Uses 6SN7 tubes with a 6x5 rectifier. Two chassis design.Custom is less the $1500.00
Website here http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/
baps
6 posts
 
SAS Audio Labs 11A. 3k new -- 30 day money back guarantee -- state of the art in every way -- rotary adjustment can change output impedence to match amplifier -- known to work well with both solid state and tube amps -- very neutral -- been described as straight wire with gain -- quite simply a great preamp. sasaudiolabs.com
jazzybs
28 posts
 
I can vouch for the Shindo Aureiges
tvad
9,467 posts
 
09-13-10: Baps
SAS Audio Labs 11A. 3k new -- 30 day money back guarantee -- state of the art in every way -- rotary adjustment can change output impedance to match amplifier...
I've not heard the 11A, and I have no idea how the output impedance rotary adjuster may or may not affect the sound beyond the impedance matching aspect, but the feature is an excellent one if it works as advertised.
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