I recommend you look at the Rogue Audio RP-1 v2 preamp, which is at your price mentioned, new. I had the RP-1 original version, and it did a credible job, but I wanted XLR outputs so I went to the RP-7. My experience also confirms what you have been told, although I am not sure it is universally true. I had the tube preamp with a very reputable tube power amp, but when I changed to very reputable solid state mono bloc amplification, the sound quality improved dramatically, with much better tonality, a greatly improved sound stage, and somewhat better resolution. I think I can still improve on the resolution, so I am considering a preamp upgrade, looking at the Rogue RP-9 v2, the Backert Rhumba Extreme 1.4, and the Audio Research LS28se ... all tubed preamplifiers.
Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000...
Hi all,
I am looking for a tube preamp for my Parasound A21 amp. I currently have a Parasound p6 preamp, but have been told that a “Tube” preamp not a SS preamp would make a huge improvement. My budget is $2k however, I would prefer to spend less! I am looking at McIntosh and audio research preamps. I am willing to purchase an older preamp, but not one that I would need to send it into be serviced. Any suggestions? Thanks!
I am looking for a tube preamp for my Parasound A21 amp. I currently have a Parasound p6 preamp, but have been told that a “Tube” preamp not a SS preamp would make a huge improvement. My budget is $2k however, I would prefer to spend less! I am looking at McIntosh and audio research preamps. I am willing to purchase an older preamp, but not one that I would need to send it into be serviced. Any suggestions? Thanks!
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@markhh2 +1. I have a bunch of NOS 6sn7 and 12sn7 tunes. Several Sylvania, Raytheon, RCA, GE, etc. For grins, I bought a pair of new production Tung-Sol 6SN7GTB from Viva Tubes. Very reasonably priced. They’re my favorite of all of them.
I’m also using Telefunken ECC801S tubes. |
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