Ok lots of suggestions here. I have to tell you the Bel Canto Pre 3 is a top notch pre for $1000.
I am using one now while my tube pre is being built. I must tell you is surpasses many high dollar preamps I have heard and owned. Yes it is that good.
Very sweet and really has no significant weakness. A joy to use with wonderful build quality.If the tube unit I am waiting on was not the amazing piece it is, I would keep the Pre 3 as it pleases me as much or more then a slew of preamps costing up to $8000 new.
Dead quiet and really is very neutral sounding. Nice tone and quite dynamic also.
If I was building a modest system from scratch this pre would be my choice.
I am using one now while my tube pre is being built. I must tell you is surpasses many high dollar preamps I have heard and owned. Yes it is that good.
Very sweet and really has no significant weakness. A joy to use with wonderful build quality.If the tube unit I am waiting on was not the amazing piece it is, I would keep the Pre 3 as it pleases me as much or more then a slew of preamps costing up to $8000 new.
Dead quiet and really is very neutral sounding. Nice tone and quite dynamic also.
If I was building a modest system from scratch this pre would be my choice.