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Tube preamp recommendation ...

Hi guys. I am looking for a tube preamp for my new system. At the moment its looking like either plinius or bedini power amp with Shahinian obelisks. I was thinking of trying a tube amp for a change and something that is a little it exotic and has to look nice as well. The souind should be very transaparent, wide, neutral and highly musical possibly with a touch of warmth.
lotus340r
lotus340r OP
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thanks guys

How about CJ act 2 series 2, or ARC REF 5 ?
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czbbcl
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Or you might consider the Heron Audio VTSP-3A...
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czbbcl
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Or you might consider the Heron Audio VTSP-3A... CJ is great as well ......
guppy
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The Rogue 99 Magnum is a very fine preamp and the 6SN7 tube is very musical.
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roscoeiii
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With regard to the Dodd buffer, note that it is a passive which can be highly system dependent. Very transparent, but a passive can also have diminished dynamics, drive and oomph. This is what I found with the Dodd in my system, though in other respects it was excellent. If I were to go passive, it is likely what I would choose. But for me, a quality active pre wins out. You do need to spend to get the level of detail that a passive gives, but I find it worth it.
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