If you could stretch your budget about $400, an Aesthetix Calpso used would be really nice.
Preamp recommendations up to $2000
Hi everyone. The upgrade bug has reared it's head again and I'm starting to look for a better preamp. My present system is: Audio Note CD-2, Mapletree 2A SE pre, Edge G4 amp, and GMA Pico Executive speakers. I listen to mostly classical, with some pop/rock.
I don't have the audio vocabulary some of you do, but I guess I'm looking for a more open sound with a little more presence. I also wouldn't mind if the bass was a little fuller.
Although the Mapletree is a tube preamp, I would like all suggestions, including SS.
Thanks!
I don't have the audio vocabulary some of you do, but I guess I'm looking for a more open sound with a little more presence. I also wouldn't mind if the bass was a little fuller.
Although the Mapletree is a tube preamp, I would like all suggestions, including SS.
Thanks!
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Detail and imaging accuracy is equal on both settings, IMO. It does not have a built in phono. The Blueberry model has a built in phono, but the Blueberry does not have the SuperLo Z output option. It has four inputs, plus a tape loop input. One set of main outputs, plus tape loop outputs. It has a Home Theater bypass switch Details here. |
What are your impressions compared to other Preamps you are familiar with?I think it is very close to the Lamm LL2 Deluxe. Similar qualities. In fact, hearing the Peach made me think of giving an LL2 Deluxe a try in my present system, which is something I had thought would not work. I like the Peach better than I did the Modwright SWP9.0SE. What do you think a Peach would do for my system?Only you can answer that. |
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