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best of two worlds...any preamp suggestions?

I am living with audio for 30 years now and I am close to the equipment which fits best for me. But now I need some advice. I listen with a big horn system and really big subwoofers. The horns are driven by a diy 211 SE triode for the sub I am using a ss amp. Now I am looking for a preamp. A friend lent me his Spectral DMC 30S and it was really great. But I have not that much experience with tube pres. Is there anything comparable to the spectral in ss or tube? For me the spectral is very expensive and I would feel uneasy if I would not have tried anything similar or better..if posssible.
Thank you for you thoughts.

Heiner
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barrelchief
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If you were impressed by the Spectral DMC 30S, don't rule out the DMC 30. I moved out of a tube Audio Research LS-16 for my Spectral DMC 30 and could not be happier.

Obviously, I do not know your budget. However, I have seen DMC 30's available used on audiogon for around $2800.
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