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Tube balanced preamp for class D amp?

I'm looking to buy a class D amp (Bel Canto or Seymour) to replace my tube integrated amp but I will also have to buy a tube preamp with balanced connection (and remote) in order extract the best signal from my Simaudio Moon Supernova player. I don'twant to lose the 'tube sound' and my most imporatnt criteria is soundstage. Any suggestions?
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rhljazz
1,117 posts
 
VAC Renaissance and Cary SLP05 come to mind. I own the VAC and it is a joy to listen to and operate.
simontju
257 posts
 
You should be careful and to find out if your selected preamp has:

a) XLR Plugs but single ended inputs/outputs
b) XLR Plugs with balanced inputs/outputs
c) XLR Plugs with true fully balanced preamplifier

Obviously, a) is a faux balanced and c) is the best. I know only BAT which does fully balanced tube preamplifiers. I am sure some other do it too but you will HAVE TO contact manufacturer directly

Good Luck
Simon
analog1998
7 posts
 
I suggest the YS Audio Experience Balanced A2 preamp.

http://www.ys-audio.com/a2.htm
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