Best Preamp for under $1750.00

I just listed a Theta Casablanca on Auction for $2800. That is a tremendous price on a unit that retails for over $8000. I know it is a little out of your listed range, but the unit is perfect and I'm totally legit. Check out the Auction and e-mail me back with questions. It is a Surround Processor with high great stereo playback as well.

If you are looking for strictly a stereo amp, I also have an Audio Research LS-3. That is an audiophile amp, built like a tank, and will last for a long time. It sounds great and I will sell it for a great price, $800 and I'll pay shipping for you alone. Check my current ads/auctions, feedback and other listings.

Get back to me with any questions you may have and I'll try to answer them.

Good luck.

Sincerely,

Jason D. Wine

Given the characteristics described a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 or 2 might be a good fit. The SF preamps are more analytic than lush. The price for a new Line 2 is just about the specified budget, albeit at the high end. The Line 1 is several hundred dollars more.

I will opt for BAT VK3i if you are looking for stereo tube pre amp, Audio Research LS 3 is a good match for Bryston amp too. The New McCormack RLD 1 and the Conrad Johnson PV 12 or 14 are not bad choice at all, depends on if you need the remote control.

Give the Blue Circle BC-21 a listen.

The best inexpensive pre-amp on the market? Most of the audio reviewers would say the Adcom GFP-750. "Class A" rated by Stereophile, and a true bargain at $1250 MSRP.