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Tube preamp

I'm currently using a Dared SL2000A preamp to feed my audiosector gainclone solid state amp. I really love the this hybrid setup, but I've been getting the upgrade bug lately and I think that the Dared is the weakest link in the system and am looking to upgrade to better tube preamp under $1500 used or new. Right now the contenders are:

Rogue 99
quicksilver linestage
aes ae-3 mkii
mapletree

any other suggestions?
linaeum66

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mechans
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The AES AE-3 is really fantastic in my all tube set up. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with it. There is one thing you need to know however which is that the sound is highly dependent upon the 6SN7s you use. If you are not interested in rolling tubes it may not make you happy. OTOH if you like collecting and trying out different tubes this pre is for you.
mechans
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Yah go ahead and try it. The worst thing would be that you don't like it for whatever reason. Then you can sell it for what you paid for it and get the AE-3 I like so much. You can get the right tubes from any number of sources honest. BTW I was always interested in Mapletree myself, his stuff seems so down to earth and really unique.
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