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Wanted:Warm, Sweet preamp.

I was wondering if any Agoners could help.

I am lookfing for a pre-amp which is tonally warm and has a sweet midrange yet without sacrificing detail and dynamics with excellent bass handling.

I would like suggestions in case I don't like the built in pre-amp in my cdp.

I am building bit by bit as I already have a temporary setup.
mikeylee19
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tboooe
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Do you want SS or tube? What is your budget? For SS, look at Plinius M8. For tube, check out BAT. Of course there are many other options.
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marakanetz
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He pal,
From what I understood that you don't aim to stretch a large buck for preamp.
Well, it's great because such one IMHO is McCormack Micro Line Drive which is no more in production but used one you could get in $300 range.
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kops
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I've listened the latest Cary 308 preamp, it's in this direction 99%.
ajazi
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Joule Electra...

Specifically the LA-100 Mk III or the LA-150 (if you can swing the money).

No doubt about it.
aball
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I would suggest the Cary SLP-98. Excellent sounding pre.
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