hi Mizike,
you should give Coincident Linestage a try. Its impedence (500ohm) will match with the amp too. it is available for around $3800 to $4100 used. Charles(charles1dad), Grannyring, Agear and others had recommended me before and i have heard it, it is very very hard to beat for almost any preamp up to $18000. i would have bought it but i need a finer volume control on both channel so i reluctantly skip this pre. Please look into my thread "18k for tube preamp" about 2 years ago. The coincident linestage sounds very natural, it is not overly syrupy or lean. it is good at preserving tiny audio signal compared to other higher priced preamp, you will hear more background music than other pre. it does bass very well too and only slightly behind TRL Dude(dude is king in PRAT). it will match well with JC-1 amp because it also has wide airy soundstage, higher frequencies sound smooth and liquid and not sterile at all. You may look at as a long term investment which you will not need to upgrade for another 4-6 years. Even right now, it is still on my list for a second preamp if i decide to setup second system.
Charles, are you going to recommend Mizike the Coincident preamp?
you should give Coincident Linestage a try. Its impedence (500ohm) will match with the amp too. it is available for around $3800 to $4100 used. Charles(charles1dad), Grannyring, Agear and others had recommended me before and i have heard it, it is very very hard to beat for almost any preamp up to $18000. i would have bought it but i need a finer volume control on both channel so i reluctantly skip this pre. Please look into my thread "18k for tube preamp" about 2 years ago. The coincident linestage sounds very natural, it is not overly syrupy or lean. it is good at preserving tiny audio signal compared to other higher priced preamp, you will hear more background music than other pre. it does bass very well too and only slightly behind TRL Dude(dude is king in PRAT). it will match well with JC-1 amp because it also has wide airy soundstage, higher frequencies sound smooth and liquid and not sterile at all. You may look at as a long term investment which you will not need to upgrade for another 4-6 years. Even right now, it is still on my list for a second preamp if i decide to setup second system.
Charles, are you going to recommend Mizike the Coincident preamp?