PreAmp shortlist:ARC LS8MKII, BC BC21, Rogue 99?

These are the three pre amps I believe I have narrowed it down to. Has anyone done a comparison the three sonically? Am I missing any good tubed pre amps under the $1500 dollar mark? Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,

meby03-13-2002 2:32pm

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aroc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 760 posts 03-13-2002 at 08:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BAT VK-3i, Sonic Frontiers Line 1?
jfrech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,816 posts 03-13-2002 at 09:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ok, try a BAT vk3i and a VK200 or VK60... The audible illusions mentioned above is another great choice...
meby OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 46 posts 03-14-2002 at 12:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I listened to the BAT vk3i today and was very impressed with the balance, nothing really stood out it just seemed like it did everything right. The only thing that made me nervous was there was a very high noise floor. Is a high noise floor characteristic of BAT or do you think there was something wrong with the dealers setup? Thanks, MEby
winoguy17 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,083 posts 03-14-2002 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You'll never regret the Rogue 99
hedgehog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 183 posts 03-14-2002 at 01:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Take a look at the VTL TL2.5, new linestage, with remote for $1,500. You can find a used one for $750-$950 depending on age and whether or not it has the MM/MC phono stage. Throw some Mullard or Telefunken AT7/AU7 tubes in it and save $500. I was browsing Upscale Audio's site for some NOS 12AX7 tubes for my phono stage, and noticed that Kevin has a used linestage unit for $749. FWIW, my ProAc 1.5s love the VTL power amp...

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