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Need preamp recommendation

I am in need of a new pre-amp that has a phono stage for a Music Hall turntable and a DAC that can support connection to my Sonos system and my digitized CD collection that was ripped in uncompressed format.  

Amp is a Proceed LX-5 (only using 2 channels) and speakers are B&W Silver Signature Sevens.   Was looking at a used Mark Levinson 526 but can't find one in my price range.  Would like to keep the cost in the $5K - $7K range.  Thank you in advance. 
bluehighways
luxmancl38
580 posts
 
Luxman Cl38u-C. Has a three tube phono w/four Step up transformers. Luxman makes great tube gear. Also on for sale on US Audiomart the special Edition model.
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imhififan
2,108 posts
 
Sell the Proceed and up the budget to 8.5k, go for a Mark Levinson 5805 integrated with phono and DAC built in.
timlub
2,039 posts
 
Its about half of your price, but a Coda CP is a nice sounding Pre.  SST Ambrosia Also has a phono version,  $10,000 new but can be had used at a song. 
shahram
115 posts
 
I've been on the hunt for a modern preamp as well and have been leaning in the tube/hybrid direction. Here are some modern ideas in that price range. All are under 6k MSRP.
  • PS Audio BHK
  • Rogue Audio RP-7
  • Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL preamp
  • Backert Labs Rhumba 1.3
  • Primaluna EVO 400 Preamp
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