I have recent ownership experience with 3 extraordinary preamps. I only mention this because I think they are giant slayers.
- $599 Topping pre90 (clean sound)
- $3000 Benchmark HPA4 (clean sound)
- $7000+ CODA 07x (almost as clean and a bit warmer sound)
The Topping and Benchmark will really let you hear only your source and amp. They seem to add nothing to the sound. The CODA also sounds incredible but it adds something beautiful to the sound.
- $599 Topping pre90 (clean sound)
- $3000 Benchmark HPA4 (clean sound)
- $7000+ CODA 07x (almost as clean and a bit warmer sound)
The Topping and Benchmark will really let you hear only your source and amp. They seem to add nothing to the sound. The CODA also sounds incredible but it adds something beautiful to the sound.