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Preamp for Luxman M-10X other than C-10x

Hello everyone, I’m looking for some suggestions for a good preamp to go with Luxman M-10x.

I know the matching C-10x is a great option but there aren’t any in the used market right now and a new one would be beyond my budget. Any suggestions? Is Gryphon Zena a good match? Would it outperform C-900U when paired with M-10X? My speakers are Focal Scala Utopia Evo.


Thanks in advance!
baidingnk
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ditusa
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Budget?

baidingnk OP
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Thanks everyone for your responses so far.

 

@ditusa around $8000 (used).

zlone
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I have the Audionet G2, it is an excellent preamp. This is a pretty good deal:

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650179752-audionet-pre-g2-in-very-good-condition/

I was also pleased with its predecessor, a Pass XP-12, which was a bit warmer, but the Audionet is more in line with the M-10. 

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fthompson251
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I would suggest you look into either an Aric Audio Motherload XL or the new Raven preamp at Spatial Audio. Both stellar performers and under your used budget new.  

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maxdukecapone
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Plus 1 @fthompson251 

That is exactly what I have! It give me the sound I want just as @ghdprentice described. I had the c900 and Aric Motherload at the same time but I ended up selling the C900 as I like the warmer sound of the tube preamp.

 

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