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Tube preamp $1500-2000 for a thin sounding amp?

Hi, i'm looking for a good tube preamp that gives body to my sound. I have a Musical Fidelity A3CR amp and preamp and I think this couple is thin sounding, I want to try a tube preamp to see if I can solve this. I like my classical orchestra music to sound full bodied. I have a subwoofer, so the problem is not deep bass, but maybe mid-bass or upper bass (?). I'd appreaciate any help, I've got almost $2,000 to spend.
Thanks/cheers
rkumar5443
benie
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Check out Space Tech. Labs. http://www.space-tech-lab.com/ Really great preamps + amps
rkumar5443 OP
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Tvad, that's right, at least in my case the MF couple is not meaty robust at all. I took a look at the BAT but is out of my budget.

Sorry, I should have stated that I need a pre with remote. The AES look interesting, what about a VTL 2.5 or Audio Research SP16L? has anyone listened to these? Any other recommendations? Thank you all for the suggestions.
tvad
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06-23-06: [email protected]
Tvad, that's right, at least in my case the MF couple is not meaty robust at all. I took a look at the BAT but is out of my budget.
Sale pending on a BAT VK-5i w/ remote @ $2050. This seems to be within your budget should another come up. Are you only interested in new?
rkumar5443 OP
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Tvad, thanks for the heads up, but that one looks like on ly has balanced inputs/outputs. I saw other used BAT within my budget, I'm considering it.

Let's see what other suggestions come to make a final decision. Thanks!

Srini
tvad
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To my knowledge, all BATs have only XLR ins and outs, which is why the company is called Balanced Audio Technology. Folks commonly use XLR/RCA adapters furnished by BAT (or others). No big deal.

I don't have a vested interest either way. Have fun.
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