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Recommendations for a tubed preamp

I'm looking for a tube preamp that would pair well with my Lampizator Big 7 DAC and Coda S5.5 amp. My speakers are Joseph Audio Pulsars.

I've been considering the LTA MicroZOTL, but unfortunately it's only available in the U.S., and I'm based in Europe. My second option was the Qualiton C200, but there are almost no reviews online, and I’m worried it might be hard to resell later on.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated — thanks!

gabriel123
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gkr7007
165 posts
 

Spatial Audio Labs Raven.

Designed by Don Sach and Lynn Olson.

Absolutely one of the finest without the monster price tag.

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rikkipuu
354 posts
 

Agree with Allnic.  Holographic, low distortion, lots of air.

vthokie83
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gabriel123

I'll post the best options in order IMO, price new.......is up to you if you can find used.

(1) Aric Audio Motherlode II $5,750, Aric Audio Motherlode XL $6,875 (adds XLR connections) OR Don Sachs/Lynn Olson Raven $6,395

(2) Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 (NOT base Rhumba) $8,500

(3) Aric Audio Super 6SN7 $4,625

(4) Supratek 6SN7 Cabernet $4,000

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axpert
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 PRIMA LUNA - "EVO 400" . Surpasses everything else build, performance, features.

ktarver
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McIntosh C22 with all Telefunken tubes. 

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