Best tube preamplifier for under $15k

Audio Alchemy DDE v1.0

its awesome


oh 15,000 not 150

never mind

i own 6 linestages at present - no such thing as a favorite... it depends on system and what is needed but you can see what i voted for with my feet and wallet so to speak

audio research reference 3
ayre k5xe mp
cj et5
cj prem 16ls2
don sachs
carver lightspeed ref

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tried and sold (partial list) over the years

vac ren 4
modwright swl 9 se
arc ls26
arc ref 2-2
mccormack tlc
audible illusions mod 3a
cj act2
cj gat (1)
cj pv14
cj pv10a
cary slp 98
parasound jc2
ps audio bhk

@mikem

it is a bit ironic... break in of new gear is very real

whereas you buy a good used piece there is minimal break in needed usually

anyhow, glad you are enjoying the pass

for established stalwarts in this field like pass, arc, cj, ... one thing all must understand is that these companies have not been stealing deaf people's money for all these years  :)