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Looking for a tubed Preamp around $2000 Used

I’m looking for a used tube preamp. Preferably with a tube phono section in the $1,500-$2,000 range. I’m thinking BAT VK-30, (I Know it dosn't have a tubed Phono,) VAC Standard as well as the Juicy Music Blue Berry. Any thoughts comparisons would be most appreciated. I listen to 60% rock 30%jazz 10% classical.

I currently have a Thornes 520 turntable a Sun Step up transformer for an Otoforon MC cartridge. Adcom 750 Pre (Can’t wait to replace), Wadia 301 CD Player, Sun 2A3 Push-Pull Mono’s and Cabasse 401 speakers.

Hkvos (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-21-05

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11-21-05 Bat vk3i will get you a phono section. modwright linestage ... Dlwask

11-21-05 The 2a3s will drive the cabasses? interesting. if you don' ... Tomryan

11-21-05 Not all vk3i's have a phono stage and the inboard is accepta ... Swampwalker

11-21-05 A used rogue magnum 99 with phono section (tubed) is within ... Jgiacalo

11-21-05: Bucketjr
You might try an Audible Illusions Modulus3A with John Curl phonostage, well regarded and a good bargain,often available on Audiogon.
Bucketjr (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

11-21-05 any cat signature mk ii or above is recommended. tubed uni ... Dogpile

11-22-05 A used counterpoint sa-5000 would be about $1500. it's an e ... Phild

11-22-05 You might be interested in my granite audio 770. it has a t ... Soliver

11-22-05 I have a recently upgraded (11/04) audible illusions modulus ... babafink@