Need help with a Tube PREAMP.

I currently use a Solid State 2 channel AMP with an Input of 20k(unbal) 40k(bal). I am looking for a great Tube PreAmp for around $2500 that would mate well with the AMP. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

mattmiller07-28-2013 6:07pm

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mattmiller OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,180 posts 07-31-2013 at 09:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a McIntosh MC352 stereo AMP (solid state). I drive a pair of Dynaudio Contour 3.0's.Click my SYSTEM next to my name and see pics. I want detail and attak! I listen to classic rock and Jazz mostly. I use a Prima Luna Prologue now and it has low gain, 11 db. I dont really care about remote.
mattmiller OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,180 posts 08-02-2013 at 11:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't know if a SET preamp is going to mate with the solid state amp I have. Any other suggestions? Or has anyone used a combination of tube pre and SS amp?
riley804 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 628 posts 08-06-2013 at 02:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Or has anyone used a combination of tube pre and SS amp? a lot of members use this combination.
triode Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 263 posts 08-06-2013 at 06:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Given the input impedance of your amp, a tube pre with balanced output capability is probably your best bet. Definitely check out the Cary SLP-05 if in your price range.
jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 08-07-2013 at 01:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 07-31-13: Mattmiller I want detail and attak! If you want a tube preamp with detail and attack for around $2500, I would keep an eye out for an Audio Research LS-5 mk II, or a LS-25. Happy hunting.

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