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Need preamp recommendations for a Dynakit ST-35.

I'll be building a Dynakit ST-35 soon and I need to find a good preamp match.  A few I've been looking at are a Cary Audio SLP-94, Tubes4HiFi SP13 and SP14 and a few Rogue Audio offerings.  I figure I'd ask the collective experts who know more about the ST-35 than I do.  I've never heard one before but I'm jumping in and building one based on decades of admiration from enthusiasts.  

My speakers are Omega Super 3 XRS HO (two drivers per speaker), 98db sensitivity, 4-6 ohm.  DAC is a Chord Qutest.  Streamer is an iFi Zen Stream.

Thanks!

tubeguy76
tubeguy76 OP
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Thanks for the replies. I have a friend with the Cary which he’s not using so it’s an option. 
 

Who makes the SP1 preamp kit?

jmolsberg, who makes that style preamp?  I’ll look out for one. 

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jmolsberg
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dave slagle - intact audio

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danager
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Have you looked into the  Transcendent Sound      
Vacuum Tube OTL Audio Amp Kits

The Slider

A True Innovation In Tube Technology
Variable Gain Preamp with Phono Stage
Zero Feedback Design

The ability to match the gain of the preamp to a tube amplifier will provide an improved overall sound.

https://www.transcendentsound.com/slider.html.

tubeguy76 OP
146 posts
 

Have you looked into the  Transcendent Sound      
Vacuum Tube OTL Audio Amp Kits

The Slider

A True Innovation In Tube Technology
Variable Gain Preamp with Phono Stage
Zero Feedback Design

The ability to match the gain of the preamp to a tube amplifier will provide an improved overall sound.

https://www.transcendentsound.com/slider.html.

Looks interesting and the price is right for sure.  

tubeguy76 OP
146 posts
 

I ended up buying an Erhard Aretha preamp.  :)

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