VTL TL2.5 Preamp

I previously used this successfully with a Levinson 27 and also a Levinson 333 amp. It is a terrific pre-amp for the price and there were no problems with it. It seems the used price has gone up. When I purchased it on audiogon a few years ago, the model with phonostage cost me $700. I see that asking prices have gone up to the $900-$1000 range without phono stage.
I only sold it because I upgraded to the 5.5. There is a difference, but I can't say it is as much as the price difference between the two.

For the money, I know of very little that competes with the VTL TL 2.5. Very engaging, excellant volume control, solid build, huge soundstage and black background. IMHO. Email me if you have more questions.

I love mine and agree with all of the above. If you decide to get one, check the tube types used in the year it was built. I seem to remember reading somewhere that changes were made along the way. Mine uses 12AT7's and 12AU7's. Tube rolling can be very rewarding.

Good Luck

I've enjoyed it for years in a dedicated second system.
To get the most out of it replace the stock tubes with Telefunkens and it becomes a real sleeper.
In fact, warmed up it competes with much more expensive units and easily beats the 5.5 unless tubes are rolled in it.
I recently was looking to simplify and downsize when I bought a tube integrated amp, but could not live with the results.
The trade off was so huge, I would rather pass on having the system if it didn't have the 2.5 in it.
A true bargin and keeper.