I like Conrad Johnson tube preamps with my 30.5 and 100.5's. I started with their CT-5, then ACT 2.2 and now their ART 2 and 3. I haven't heard but feel confident in recommending their older Premiere 16 and 17 if budget is a concern.
These are very pure in design: Just one gain stage, pure class A, no negative feedback and no cathode follower.
If I hadn't found these, the Joule would be on my short list.
These are very pure in design: Just one gain stage, pure class A, no negative feedback and no cathode follower.
If I hadn't found these, the Joule would be on my short list.