Best Line Stage Preamp?


I just brought a KR Antares with 842VHD Amp, but do not know which preamp will match the KR, tube or soild state, I listen mostly classical music, thanks.
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Are you very restricted financially? If not, here are a few models that sounded nice with an Antares (this is just my limited experience - not an exhaustive list):
*CAT Ultimate (tube)
*Placette passive
*Symphonic Line RG3/3 (ss)
*YBA passion (ss)
*Ayre (the 2nd from the top model)

Incidentally, I also listen to and judge by, classical. Overall, if you have efficient speakers, I would suggest you consider/ try a matched passive.

Fianlly, if you have money to invest and want the "best", lots has been said about the CTC Blowtorch. I haven;t heard it, but people with excellent systems, musical knowledge and reasonable ears have and have been impressed. It's very expensive.
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Hi Stehno: Interesting about the Ayre (I guess it's the same model I listened to).
I found it very "neutral" sounding. I can't remember any gross negatives. Coming to think of it, I can't remember major positives either -- other than it was in the "enjoyable" list!
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