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Looking for a well matched Preamp. Pls advise!

Currently using my Marantz as my preamp. No longer needing for surround etc. 
my current equipment is :
Adcom GFA555ms
KEF LS50 50th anniversary. 
MHTD Orchid tube dac(used for streaming Roon).
Oppo BDP105. (Occasionally for CD transport)
SVS PB12-NSD Sub
Victrola Carbon with Ortofon blue

So I’m looking to replace the Marantz with a proper Preamp. Need to drive the sub as well as a Phono amp(in case I move on from the Victrola)

Looking for suggestions! TIA

gelle
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yogiboy
6,184 posts
 

Another option within your budget is Van Alstine. A phono section can be added to any one of these preamps for $379.00. BTW, Van Alstine is sold factory direct so there is no dealer markup! 

https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers

genomeip
25 posts
 

PS Audio’s award winning BHK Preamplifier is on sale....only $3K to clear out inventory for their new preamp!

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yogiboy
6,184 posts
 

The OP has a budget of 2 grand and he wants a preamp with a phono stage. Why would you recommend a $3000.00 preamp with no phono stage? That  makes no sense at all!!

gelle OP
101 posts
 

So spoke to a Rogue dealer. He mentioned that the RP-1 is about to get an update to V2. Cant really get too much info. Looks like slight improvements? I think I can get a new RP1 for ~15% off. That might be a pretty good deal?

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nhouseconsulting
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If you are looking for quality tube sound with clarity and nice soundstage I agree with @jjss49, get the best Conrad Johnson preamp w/phono stage you can afford with your budget, Premier Classic 2, PV11 down to a PV2.  And if you are lucky a premier 3.

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