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which preamp to buy???

I am in the market to upgrade my current preamp ( Parasound P/HP 850), there are a few options here in my price range $500-600. My system consists of B&W 704's. Aragon 2004,Musical Fidelity V-Dac, Emotiva ERC-1 cd player. Cables are AQ King Cobra ic,Canare digital, and Paul Speltz's anti-cables (ic & speaker).
My room is large and on the bright side, lots of wood and windows, so I am looking for smoother highs and a better soundstage. I do not plan on needing a phono stage anytime soon.
Some of the pre's under consideration are the : Audio Research LS3B, PS Audio trio 2, Rotel 1090, Parasound Halo p3 and the Aragon 24k.
Any suggestions?
Paul
pjnad
pjnad OP
17 posts
 
Thanks Riley. I've already been thinking along those lines, but it's a problem...while it is our music room, it's also my wife's favorite room in the house...we have beautiful views which she doesn't want to block (hence no window treatments) and a very high wood ceiling...
I'm considering a folding screen with some absorbent material which I would put along the back wall and could be moved when I am not doing serious listening.
That being said, I still think a better preamp is necessary.
jult52
155 posts
 
Slightly off-topic but I would replace that Canare coax posthaste. Just changed out mine and it's one of those times when you realize you were using a piece of flawed equipment.
pjnad OP
17 posts
 
Jult52: what did you replace it with? I would need something very reasonably priced?
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I enjoyed my time with the Aragon 24k. Thats in your price range and would look cool with your Aragon amp. If you like tube sound try a CJ PV5 or similar vintage. Good luck
elevick
2,636 posts
 
I'd take a 2c over a 3b. Either way, keep tubes and upgrades in mind.
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