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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!
xrayz
tvad
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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.
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mapman
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Tvad,

What are your impressions compared to other Preamps you are familiar with?

What do you think a Peach would do for my system?
tvad
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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?
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mapman
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Tvad,

Thanks.

Keep the thoughts coming.

The Peach is high on my consideration list for next pre-amp in my system at some point.
sounds_real_audio
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Xrayz

I see there is a deHavilland Mercury on agon for $1900. Don't let that slip by.
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