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WHAT'S THE BEST SOLID STATE PREAMP FOR $3000 ??

I'm looking to upgrade my krell kav-280p preamp. Wondering what's a good solid state preamp that I can pick up used for $3000. Thanks for your input!! My system consists of the following:

Pass X-250.5 amp
BPT 2.5 sig power conditioner
Esoteric X-03SE cd player
Totem Forest speakers
Custom silver audiopath cables
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
I'd recommend one of these (in no particular order):

Klyne 7LX 3.5B
Tom Evans Vibe/Pulse
Threshold T2
Pass Labs X1

that are currently advertised.

Obviously, there is no one "BEST", but MANY varied "BESTS".

Cheers,
John
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brauser
519 posts
 
The Jeff Rowland Capri has been recently compared to preamps in the 10K range. I have seen used Capri(s) on AudioGon at the 2K point. An amazing bargain!
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syntax
2,193 posts
 
I would vote for the Klyne 7. The unit closes the gap between Transistor and tubes. Sound is excellent and it has 2 gain pots, With those the owner can find the optimal setting for all kind of connected units.
juanitox
42 posts
 
placette passive preamp!
best of all i owned ( exept the VIOLA Cadenza 13000$)

but:
you need a good matching impedance between the source and the amp
it is not good looking.
to cheap to be proud of it.
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