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Which preamp to buy in the 2000.00 range used

My system:
cables:
Kimber bifocal xl
Kimber KCAG XLR's
CD:
Arcam 23T
Amp:
Threshold S/5000E
Preamp:
Adcom 750
Speakers:
Triangle Luna's

I'm looking for a new preamp for this system. I trend to like a pre that does not get in the way of the music. No midrange magic, just pure music with nothing taken alway or added. I would concider tubes, but I want to stick with SS. How do the Threshold pre's sound? If anyone might have a glue.
mario620
s23chang
617 posts
 
If you're looking for balanced tube preamp, Audio Research LS-5 is your best choice
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Why not try a great Passive pre, Bent Audio's "NOH" comes to mind. Placette Audio passive is it's equal in the $1,200 price range. I've listened to both and while I bought the Bent, it wasn't better than the Placette...just different.

The AR LS-5 is a great suggestion also if you can use a balanced design.

Dave
newbee
4,751 posts
 
Find a Threshold Fet 10e - it would be a perfect match and they sell at about $750 =/- when they appear. Very neutral and natural presentation for SS :-).
danielk141
489 posts
 
I'd try a Pass Aleph P w/remote, (if you don't mind the clicking volume control)- around $1500.00 used.
Or a Pass X, over $2K but I belive worth it..
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emilg1955
16 posts
 
Just use the passive mode of your GFP-750 if you really want neutral. Otherwise, next best bet is Pass X-1. Not much out there any better. about $2400 used-mint.
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