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Used audiophile preamp

 I’m looking for a used  audiophile preamp either solid state or tube. Looking for recommendations. Prefer less than $4000. Currently own Jeff Rowland Consumate preamp, phonostage and power supply.  Older technology but still excellent. What does newer technology have to offer over what I have?  Soundstage? Musicality? My system includes Linn turntable, Odyssey Kismet monoblocks, Spatial M3 Turbo spkrs, Schitt DAC, Cambridge CD Turntable, PS Nuwave, etc.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. All input welcome. Thanks.
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elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
I recently bought an Audible Illusions Modulus 3a   
Yes it has a nice sound. Includes a good phono section. Problem is, the service still is the same no service it as always been scorned for.I requested one new tube from the dealer who sold it. The dealer sent the request to AI, NO tube, no response. weeks. SO IMO AI is still the same not responsive to customers. period.
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
Ayre...great sounding and tops in service
acousticrat33
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I enjoy both my old Conrad Johnson PV11 and new Schiit Freya. Go with tubes, whatever the brand - I am also very pleased w/new PrimaLuna power amp and would try them for preamp. I would try Schiit Saga as a trial into tube preamps if you dont need balanced, Freya if you do. Then you have money left over for a decent phono preamp (I still use the CJ PV11 as my phono preamp but am considering options if I go with a low output MC cartridge).
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truebluephil
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Save your hard earned money and buy this one from Don Sachs.

http://www.dsachsconsulting.com/custom%20line%20stage.html

For around $2,500  it will blow you away. You will have to spend $5000 on the over priced ones out there or more to out perform it. Contact Don and talk to him.


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