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Looking for Tube Pre Amp Advice

Without getting too deep into every bit of my equipment I’ll ask for thoughts and advice regarding tube pre-amps

I currently have Parasound Halo A51 Amp. I’m using 4 channels(bi-wired) to power my PBN M1!5 speakers. I currently have a Parasound JC2 BP pre amp. 
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Id like to try a tube preamp and keep my current amp. I’m looking for a little more holographic sound stage. Everything currently sounds great just would like alittle more depth. 
was looking at a PrimaLuna EVO 400 (dedicated pre version). It has a theater bi-pass

Im aware this is a tough question and matching solid state to tubes makes it even more complex… I did see great reviews on the Prima Luna and that’s about my price point for this 

bobbyloans
yyzsantabarbara
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@bobbyloans Today I have the Allnic HPA 15000 OTL/OCL headphone amp in the house and compared it to my Valhalla 3 OTL/OCL. It killed the Valhalla 3. The Valhalla 3 is really good and cheap but that $15k buys you some incredible sound.

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laaudionut
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Another jubilant nod for Aric Audio, and the Motherlode in particular! Great tube gear and customer service matched by no one else in the business. At the very least, you should give him a call.

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rocray
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@laaudionut ,funny you mention Aric today. There was an Aric Audio Super 6SN7 Linestage just sold on USAM today. Basically a Motherlode II without the separate power supply. And yes,I agree,the Motherlode is a wonderful preamp. 

bobbyloans OP
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Well for what it’s worth I pulled the trigger on a Pre Luna EVO 400.  
it’s only been a week of listening to but I’m very pleased this far.  It’s not an Allnic, but it’s also $10-15k. Great gain and super quiet pre amp. 
 

Thanks again for the help everyone 

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