Balanced/Differential tube preamplifier recommendation?


First post here. Hello

 

I have a Wyred4Sound ST-500mkII class D power amplifier. I would like a balanced/differential tube preamplifier to go with it. Ideally I would spend less than $2000 on this preamp. A remote for power and volume control is a must for me. 

I would like something that is true balanced, as my source is also true balanced

I have seen a few options, but most seem to be out of my price range, and to be an uneven match for a fairly affordable power amp like I have. Any suggestions? Thank you 🙂

thought9

Does ARC follow the balanced standard, Ralph has said in the past that they don't follow the balanced standard.

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@invalid Wrote:

Does ARC follow the balanced standard,

No! The method specified by AES48 is to use balanced lines and tie the cable shield to the metal chassis (right where it enters the chassis) at both ends of the cable. See below figure 1a:

Mike

https://www.ranecommercial.com/kb_article.php?article=2107

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steakster I've looked at that one. Would be perfect if it had a remote

@thought9 FWIW a remote volume control is available for the MP-3.