BAT tube preamps are my go-to. They have the classic tube sound, are made with the best components and easy to maintain. The companies owner always took my calls and answered emails to give me advice. If you are looking for solid state, Spectral is my choice.
Best Preamp round $8000
Was looking at picking up either a used Mcintosh C1100 or a used AR Ref 6.
Being offered both around 8000. A audiogon member said I should start a thread about this because he felt that both preamps are overated and he owned both at 1 time. Would love members thoughts. Also on a completely different preamp I was being offered the ML 526 at $10,000. Thanks
Being offered both around 8000. A audiogon member said I should start a thread about this because he felt that both preamps are overated and he owned both at 1 time. Would love members thoughts. Also on a completely different preamp I was being offered the ML 526 at $10,000. Thanks
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I don't know anything about the PS Audio's
Bascom King
Signature preamplifier. But they do in home trial. Might be worth a look. note: I have met Paul McGowan and toured their facility. https://www.stereophile.com/content/ps-audio-bhk-signature-preamplifier |
I would encourage you to check out my Art Audio Conductor. I was using a PS Audio BHK with Tunsgram tubes prior to my Art Audio relationship and was pleasantly surprised at relative imaging. I found the soundstage on the Art Audio to be quite a bit wider than the PS Audio. I have my demo listed for $6750 while it is new for $8499. Haven't put it up against the ARC Ref 6 but it is a darn nice unit. |
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