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Joule Electra 100 mkiii vs. Musical Fidelity A3cr

I have narrowed my preamp search down to one of these: Joule Electra 100 mkiii OR Musical Fidelity A3cr. One of these will be in front of a Cary V12i tube amp, and Maggie 1.6 speakers. I'm interested mostly in getting the widest/deepest soundstage with tube warmth. Your experienced opinions are much appreciated.
bencausey
bencausey OP
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Thanks, Pubul57. After more research, I'll throw in the VTL TL-2.5 also. Anyone think the VTL would have a great advantage over the Joule?
pubul57
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The Joule will give you more tube warmth - in a good way. Especially the older 100 series units - but I can't you wouldn't be happy with either unit. Why not consider a Cary pre?
clio09
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I owned the V12i and ran it with a Cary SLP-98 and Joule Electra LA-100 MkIII. I had both preamps at the same time so I was able to do side by side comparisons. To me the Joule was a better fit. The Cary combo was just too much of the Cary house sound for me. The Joule was also more musical IMO.
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