Why not just keep and use the PV3? I have one in my closet that I will never sell. It's a honey of a preamp and sounds very good. It will find it's way into a second or third system someday.
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
This weekend I picked up a Conrad Jonhnson PV3 off of CL and connected it to my Sansui integrated. HOLY CRAP does it sound good! I now want tubes in my system!! My question is: Will the $400 Jolida or Dared Tube pre's give me similar sound? I would like to get something new but don't want to spend $1,500 on a new CJ classic pre. I would also like 12ax7 tubes if possible, cause I have a few Telefunkens on hand.... Any suggestions?