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 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 |
@parkergetdean Have you used the Qualiton C200? I've been looking for a reliable review of this unit from a forum member for quite some time. Thanks guys, for all your recommendations — I've checked out almost all the companies you mentioned. They’re all great, offering excellent sound quality, just with different flavors. I’m still on the fence about which one to choose! |
