Hi Noslepums,
I tend to think pretty much like Michael above (Sufentanil)
But I would like to add to his list a couple of my favorite $1000 or under pre's. The Muse 3 Signature is musical and envolving, smooth and detailed, articulate and great bass, you cannot go wrong here... Next the Audio Research LS-9. It doesn't sound just like a muse, but also very good in every dept. These two are top contenders for best Solid State pre Under $1000.
These are both balanced, single ended and remote.... The Audio Research does really need to be used balanced to get all you can out of it, the Muse is great either way.
Good Luck, Tim
I tend to think pretty much like Michael above (Sufentanil)
But I would like to add to his list a couple of my favorite $1000 or under pre's. The Muse 3 Signature is musical and envolving, smooth and detailed, articulate and great bass, you cannot go wrong here... Next the Audio Research LS-9. It doesn't sound just like a muse, but also very good in every dept. These two are top contenders for best Solid State pre Under $1000.
These are both balanced, single ended and remote.... The Audio Research does really need to be used balanced to get all you can out of it, the Muse is great either way.
Good Luck, Tim