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Looking for a crystal clear / dynamic tube preamp

Dear fellow addicts:
I am on a search for a very crystal clear, ultra dynamic sounding tubed preamp in the $2k price range. Also, ideas on NOS tubes which would be most appropriate with the preamp are very welcome.
I do need a remote control, since I simply no longer find the strength to get off my butt, and crawl to my audio rack to adjust the volume each time I feel the need.
I reiterate the need for a crystal-clear presentation (as well as strong dynamics, and bass). A silver faceplate option is a huge plus.
My system is as follows... Von Schweikert VR5 speakers with the magnesium code woofers option($10K?), Pass Labs X250 power amp ($6K), Arcam CD33t CD player ($2.5k), cables by Verbatim (hand made by a genius by the name of Paul Garner, of Von Schweikert Audio.... ps. Thanks, Paul!)
I would be willing to stretch the budget, within reason for something truly, special....
Best regards.

pkale69
mattybumpkin
588 posts
 
Belles 21A. Check out the online reviews. Mullard CV4003 NOS for tubes.

Regards,
krell_man
827 posts
 
Herron VTSP-1A/166! There's a few right now on Audiogon for right under $2,000.00. Fantastic pre-amp!

Chuck
loontoon
301 posts
 
They're awesome pre's it replaced my Threshold and was not even a contest, gone is the cold, cold, sound of SS and in is the "smooth" sound of toobs.

I had the T-hold going into Manley's and already had toobs, but the BAT 3i made a huge difference.

loontoon
usblues
1,216 posts
 
Check out Altavistaaudio,Mike Elliot is very good,best of luck,Bob
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
Many great suggestios above. A few that you may want to consider is the ModWright tube preamp, H-Cat newer version and the ARC LS-25 MKII with the 6H tube. To me, the preamps like the ARC, BAT and I think Joule that use the 6H tubes are less tubish sounding, and lean more twoards SS that a tube sound which is what I am thinking you are looking for.

Happy Listening.
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