I have a BAT VK-30, which I love, but I listened to a LS-16 and a couple of CJ's before I bought it. The BAT had a beautiful black background(which is why I think some people describe them as dark) and a huge soundstage. The LS-16 I would describe as more bright and lively. I thought the CJ's colored the music a little bit. I almost bought the LS-16 but liked the sound of the BAT for my tastes a little better, and it came with an installed phono card and remote. All of these can be had used for under 2000.
Preamp to match SS Amp, under $2k used
I'm looking for a preamp to match my Parasound A21 amp and Revel F32 speakers. My budget for this is $2k, and I'll mention that my musical tastes are largely rock music, though I enjoy female vocals as well. I'm also looking for a unit with reasonably good bass response, though this is not the very highest priority (else I might be looking at SS preamps).
Two units I had in mind are the Cary SLP-98 F1 and something from ARC (perhaps the LS-16). I won't be using the phono stage, so I'd rather not pay extra for a unit due to the phono stage. I'll also mention that I'd like to have RCA inputs/outputs.
Are there any other units that the community here might recommend?
Two units I had in mind are the Cary SLP-98 F1 and something from ARC (perhaps the LS-16). I won't be using the phono stage, so I'd rather not pay extra for a unit due to the phono stage. I'll also mention that I'd like to have RCA inputs/outputs.
Are there any other units that the community here might recommend?
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