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Need help chosing a preamp

Currently burning in my Luxman 10Mx and in need of a preamp. I’ve heard there’s great synergy between the Luxman amp and preamp combo. My question would it be better to match my preamp to the Dac so I my options:

Nagra tube Dac/Nagra HD preamp/Luxman 0mx or

Nagra tube Dac/Luxman preamp/amp combo

plan is to eventually run the Luxman in mono mode

Thanks  

 

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erik_squires
15,675 posts
 

In terms of sound quality the better part of a Luxman combination IMHO is the preamp, not the amp.  Not saying the amp isn't great, but that the liquid midrange and extended bass and treble is from the preamp.

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redphu72 OP
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Erik

I agree with you that the magic more in the preamp and Dac. I own and absolutely enjoy Nagra tube Dac, I’m wondering which would be the optimal path. Looking for organic live sound peeking on the warm side of neutral. 

jperry
2,430 posts
 

The Nagra HD preamp is a next level piece of equipment in both sound and price.

I haven't heard it compared to the Luxman, but I have heard it compared to the Nagra Classic pre. It was clearly, as you would expect, superior to the Nagra Classic pre.

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curiousjim
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I would think a good place to start would be a Luxman preamp would be a good place to start.

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