As a couple of others have already, I'll also throw in my recommendation for the Luxman CL-38. I bought the standard version a few years ago and liked it so much I bought the SE version. Both models sound beautiful in my systems, and are well within your price range on the used market. The great thing about Luxman's approach is you can select the shelf frequency for both high and low, and the boost/cut isn't 'out of control'; it's tastefully done. And when you don't need the tone control, simply hit the defeat switch and the circuit is removed, given clean straight-through line signal.
Tube Pre amp with tone control suggestions
Hello all.
I am considering going to a preamp with tone controls. I know its not the purist point of view but wth it's all about what I like to hear. I have an Audio Note M6 with Phono right now, considered pretty good but I miss tweaking that bass or treble on certain recordings. My solid state gear gives me that ability and I like it.
My thoughts are a few Mac's like the C20 or C22 or the MX110.
How about up to $5k on the used market and it doesn't have to have Phono.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
PK
I am considering going to a preamp with tone controls. I know its not the purist point of view but wth it's all about what I like to hear. I have an Audio Note M6 with Phono right now, considered pretty good but I miss tweaking that bass or treble on certain recordings. My solid state gear gives me that ability and I like it.
My thoughts are a few Mac's like the C20 or C22 or the MX110.
How about up to $5k on the used market and it doesn't have to have Phono.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
PK