Balanced Tube Preamp Recommendations for $2000


Hi All,

I'm looking for a balanced tube preamp, must have remote, xlr in and outputs and HT bypass, preferably used and would like to seek your advice.
Budget is $2000.

Have shortlisted the Aesthetix Calypso and Audio Research LS17 SE. Any other candidates I should think about?

Will be using it to drive a pass labs XA30.5. Primarily using it because I want to consolidate and use one set of speakers for both my HT and 2 channel listening. Was previously using my m2tech young dsd DAC to directly drive my amp.

Thank you for your advice in advance.
stgrim

Showing 3 responses by scratcha

Rogue Audio RP-1 should fit the bill;
It's in your price range too.

Very Nice Stuff!
Scratch the RP-1; it's all single-ended; which is what I prefer, but not what you're looking for.
Sorry about that.