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Best tubed pre-amp w/phono stage for ss amps?

Looking for recommendations for a tubed pre-amp to march my Edge NL12.1.

I am looking for lots of detail inner detail, black background, air, capable of huge(both depth and width), natural soundstage. I want to be able to "feel" the performance...for it to have a materialness to it..

And, it must have the same qualities in the phono amp, as I listen to records more than any other format. I use both MC and MM cartridges, mostly MC.

Your suggestions are greatly appreciated

Rich121 (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-04-09

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04-04-09: Jmcgrogan2
VAC Renaissance Signature mk II, Messenger w/ phono, Alaap Audio Doshi mk II, or Shindo Petrvs would probably be the best places to start looking.

Cheers,
John
Jmcgrogan2 (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-04-09 The aesthetix janus is a great piece that would meet your ne ... Martykl

04-04-09 It's tough enough to find a top-performing line stage with t ... Jafox

04-04-09 Http://www.transcendentsound.com/ not fancy but bruce's otl ... Danmyers

04-05-09 atmasphere music preamplifier mp-1 mk. iii Darkmoebius

04-05-09 Mcintosh c2300--has mm & mc Cajunpepe

04-05-09 Where is the audiogon dictionary hiding? Nsgarch

04-05-09 I have not heard either of these but both are on my short li ... Russellrcncom

04-05-09 Joule electra lap-150 or lap-100... killer combo with edge a ... Monk

04-05-09 You need to audition the mcintosh c2300.... the phono stage ... Tjnif

04-05-09 I use a counterpoint sa 3000 pre amp modified by michael ell ... Skipper320

04-05-09 I second the atma sphere. not only is it perhaps the best tu ... Mmike84

04-05-09 Try a nagra pl-p, very open and detailed preamp and same for ... Hevac1