Best tube preamplifier for under $15k

Let’s hear it guys, what’s your favorite.

keithr06-20-2020 6:40am

twoleftears Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,360 posts 06-20-2020 at 09:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Zesto Leto Ultra.
mulveling Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,451 posts 06-20-2020 at 09:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ARC Reference 6 was, but now it's become the SE version at $18K.
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,104 posts 06-20-2020 at 11:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 Audio Note they make great sounding preamps $15K would get you into an M3 I believe. Also look at Shindo preamps there are a few in your price range. Both AN and Shindo give what I would describe as a more natural sound.
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 06-21-2020 at 12:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete keithr Best tube preamplifier for under $15k The best preamp will be the one that sounds the closest to a piece of wire. Guess what? that's what direct source to power amp does, (if your source has a volume control). If not then passive pre is next inline, if your system is impedance friendly for one (90% of systems are). Cheers George
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,389 posts 06-21-2020 at 01:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Convergent SL-1