bigiron2

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$8000 budget on Pre-amp
Does anyone know the real story of the DUDE preamp, It looks like the way to go but a little leery after reading about it on audio shark ? 
Edge Preamps ?
Thanks all for the responsesI found out Edge is no longer in business 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
No Guidocorona, I have not.I think the VAC is above my price range, unless a used one comes up. 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
Bar81, No I have not demo the Ayre, and after my very poor experience with Audio Consultants in Hinsdale IL, I wouldn't even consider giving them any of my money, so unless there is a more respectable dealer in the Chicago area I've given up on Ay... 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
No Dweller, I'm sorry I do not 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
Thank You all for your responses.Here's where I'm at, I've demoed the BAT VK-33, Manley 300B, ARC LS27 and to date the BAT is hands down the best pre-amp of the bunch, way more inner detail and sound stage.I'm having trouble finding a VAC, Shindo ... 
$8000 budget on Pre-amp
Thank all for the responces. I am picking up a couple of demo pre's Saturday,an Audio Research LS27 & an Ayre KX-5.