Looking for smooth SS pre amp

I would like the input of my fellow "Aragonites" concerning "smooth" pre amps. I'm looking for pre's that are clear but not grainy. My limit is $1,500-$2,000 and don't mind purchasing new or used.

martice05-14-2001 12:32pm

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phild Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 603 posts 05-14-2001 at 05:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Besides the above, you might also want to add a used Pass Labs Aleph P to your list.
jmr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 32 posts 05-14-2001 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check the Ayre And Placette audio.
martice OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 103 posts 05-14-2001 at 06:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anybody have any opinions on Classe pres like the 47.5?
mes Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 386 posts 05-14-2001 at 07:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll mirror sdcampbell re the Klyne, you have too spend more then twice as much to get anything as good and MAYBE better than Stan's pre-amps, and if you can find one used for a good price, it's one of the best bang/buck out there.
redkiwi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,092 posts 05-15-2001 at 01:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The buffered Placette at about $2,000 would be the pick of the bunch that I have tried. SS, but no nasty sounds in sight.

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