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Another what preamp to get thread

Was going to go down the Quad 33 or PAS 3 road but decided for that price I could spend little more and buy something more modern like an ARC LS-1, LS-9, SP-9, Cary SLP308 or save some $$ and get Jolida 5t. I have never heard any of these except for some other Jolida models.

Wanted to connect to my classdaudio SDS-470 amp driving my Maggies 1.6. Although the amp is a touch warm I am seeking something warmer and was originally leaning towards LS-1 but there is hardly anything on the web.

Currently using a Botthelead Quickly as a preamp.

So it has to be tubed, warm and remote would help with my arthritis. Preferably under $700.

thx in advance
nevillewoo
mikirob
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Quicksilver is the one to get plain and simple.
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jmcgrogan2
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It's all up to you. In your original post you said you wanted a "warm" tubed preamp with remote. Neither the ARC or the Quicksilver will give you that warm tubed sound, IMHO. Are they very good preamps? Yes. Are they warm and tubey sounding? No.

If you want warm and tubey sounding preamps, look for Cary or Conrad Johnson. They are not my cup of tea, too warm for me, but I know many who like them, and that seems to be what you want.
nevillewoo OP
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I had a PV14L sometime back and regret selling it. Still waiting for the ARC Sp5 to arrive. In meantime I snatched up a PV10AL for $550, hope I did not pay more than the going price.
I already have Mullard cv4003 from Upscale Audio so thats the first thing I will do when I get my PV10AL.
nevillewoo OP
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Been listening to the SP5 and really like the detail and huge soundstage, almost 3D like. If I am hearing all this, I can't imagine what the higher/better models give you.

Found the first night it sounded ok but after leaving it on, the 2nd day it just sounded fantastic.

Busy comparing it to my CJ PV10AL.
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