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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
sfgak
209 posts
 

My friend from Canada is coming to Europe and could take his LTA to check it out with my system but we’re not sure if there’s any easy way to switch voltage from 120V to 230V.

There is a simple switch to change the voltage -- it couldn't be easier. My LTA microZOTL L3 is on a ship right now from the USA to my new home in Europe. And as @jacoblta stated, they ship to Europe anyway. 

hoytis
128 posts
 

I second the call for EAR 868. It's been end game for me. Absolutely stunning.

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audiotroy
3,984 posts
 

we are a coda dealer the Zesto leto is the preamp we use with our 8 and 16

 

the Zesto is exceptional it  is balanced and has a unique tone control option

it also has an excellent remote Zesto offers exceptional service

 

this preamp is new 11k however we would  be able to offer it to you for far less

as we are currently not using  the preamp in our reference system which ues a Trinov dac preamp

 

Dave and Troy

audio intellect NJ

Zesto dealers

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troutstreamnm
101 posts
 

Another vote for the LTA MicroZOTL V3 preamp.  I’m currently running the V3 with a Sim Audio Moon 861V2 amp and am very happy

biglou13
50 posts
 

Conrad Johnson or Audio Research. Sound and resale value . I own a CJ Premier 17ls not regrets all smiles .If I want to up grade I can sell it and basically get the price I paid for it .

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