I had a VTL TL-2.5 for many years & upgraded to the VTL TL-5.5.
The TL-2.5 is a great preamp - all tube with remote.
The TL-5.5 is quite an upgrade, and its even better if you upgrade the JJs to NOS tubes.
Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under?
As the title says, I am pondering my best options for purchasing a tube based preamp for $2k or under. Must have a remote!
Your opinions, thoughts, and expertise would be greatly appreciated. If I was spending more, I would know most of the best choices, but I'm on unfamiliar ground at this price limit. But sometimes, you can only do what you can do.
Thanks for any help.
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@durkn Your Vtl 2.5 & 5.5 were they older models with large volume knobs or the newer series ? I'm curious to know the difference between the VTL 2.5 & 2.5i ? wonder if it is a large upgrade. I never see the newer VTL 2.5i on the used market. I use NOS tubes on my VTL 2.5 my VTL has the small volume knob, but is still just a 2.5 not a 2.5i.made in 2013. A VTL 5.5 brings you into a much pricer range, then It opens you to much more comparisons with expensive models like LTA Microzotl, Atma-sphere,VAC etc... Even the newer VTL 2.5i is close to the same price as a Cary SLP-05. I would love to hear a comparison on those two models. Sorry I'm getting away from OP topic of a used tube Pre with remote under $2K. I just love comparing tube preamps, really changes the signature of a stereo setup.
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