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Seeking suggestions for Preamp

Current speakers/amps:

- Wilson Sophia 2's
- Pass XA 100.5 and/or Citadel 1.5 amps

Preamps auditioned:
- Audio Research REF 3
- VTL 5.5
- Esoteric C-03
- Doshi Alaap

I don't like the REF 3 - there's nothing about it that I like. The VTL was dirty sounding. The Esoteric was nice, but brand new and I only auditioned it for an hour or so, but it didn't quite have the body I was looking for.

The Doshi has it in spades and might be my answer, but I'm looking to see what else is out there.

I'm looking for something romantic and a bit bloomy, but NOT noisy and very extended (don't like anything the least bit rolled off on top).

I'm about to try the Pass XP-20 preamp even though it's solid state.

Any ideas of other pre's to pursue?
madfloyd

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allenwright
17 posts
 
It may not be well known in the USA (yet), but if you are going for the very best preamp available, you should take a look at our fully balanced RTP3D.

A 4 page brochure and reviews on our site. And if you don't need balanced, then our SVP-2 preamp should be quite an eye opener. Again, a brochure and several reviews on our site.

Regards, Allen (Vacuum State)
allenwright
17 posts
 
Concerning the fully balanced RTP3D, the brochure covers most of the main differences to other preamps:

http://www.vacuumstate.com/fileupload/RTP3D_brochure_b.pdf

Shootouts without me being in attendance, try this:

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue26/preamps.htm

Concerning the unbalanced SVP-2, here is the brochure:

http://www.vacuumstate.com/fileupload/SVP_2.pdf

and the most recent review:

http://www.vacuumstate.com/fileupload/vacuum_state_low_res.pdf

I'm open for questions.

Regards, Allen (Vacuum State)
allenwright
17 posts
 
FPlanner,
I may be new here, but I was asked a specific question and was answering it by refering the asker to some links. I don't consider that advertising.

If I'm breaking forum rules, can you please tell me which ones?

Regards, Allen (Vacuum State)
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