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looking for ideas on a tube pre amp

I recently purchased a new pair of Focal Sopra #3 speakers and would like to try a tube pre amp with them. My main listening speakers have been Magnepan 20.1s with upgraded x overs for several years I purchased the Focals mostly to give my listening room a breath of fresh air even though I doubt I will ever part with my Maggies. I am currently using the Parasound JC2 preamp with the JC1 amps and mostly XLR cables so it would be nice to have a pre with XLR connections, I have been looking at the Audio research pre amps it would be nice to from someone that has tried several pre amps, I am giving myself a budget of about $2500. 
jeff99

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erik_squires
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Personally, I'd keep the JC2 and change the tweeter caps on the Focal to Mundorf MKP's or Supreme's.

Still..... ARC is an interesting perspective.  Their new stuff isn't like their old stuff. If you are looking for a more mellow presentation, the new ARC or CJ should be great.

If you want it more forward and clinical, the old ARC.

Best,

Erik
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