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Tube Pre to mate with Parasound JC-1s & Maggies?

I know variations of this question get asked here endlessly but this is a fairly specific variation & I have relatively limited experience with tubed gear so really do need advice (i.e. this isn't an idle "what's best" post)

I am looking for a quality Tube PreAmp (preferably w/- phonostage but that's not a must) that would match well with a pair of Parasound JC-1 Monoblocks feeding into a pair of modded Magnepan 3.6s. I would be comfortable paying around $2000 used.

Salmonsc (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

08-02-11

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08-02-11 Nice system...i like both pieces and bet they work pretty we ... Lloydelee21

08-02-11 Just saw an arc ls25 on agon now...with some very nice tubes ... Lloydelee21

08-02-11 A newer model rogue99 magnum will be just the ticket ,and th ... Audioman58

08-03-11 Audible illusions modulus 3a. can be had here for 1000-1400 ... Stereo5

08-03-11 I think you need a very lively preamp to go with the jc-1's. ... Peter_s

08-03-11 ee minimax is quite lively. Schubert

08-03-11 The arc's are always great, of course. i have had a cary ... Macdadtexas

08-03-11 Many thanks for the great input so far - you've given me som ... Salmonsc

08-03-11: Truman
Quicksilver Full Function Tube Preamp with plenty of gain. The new model rarely appears on Audiogon for around $2000 and it has a great tube phono section. Have patience.
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08-04-11 Shindo is great stuff. i have heard and deeply respected on ... Lloydelee21

08-04-11 I used the bat vk-31se with the jc-1s for around a year. ver ... Tom_hankins

08-14-11 Again, many thanks for the helpful input given above. i hav ... Salmonsc