Eastern Electric Mini Max vs AE-3 DJH preamps


I've been looking around for a good tube preamp for some time. I've looked at new and used on Audiogon and on E-bay and wanted to keep the price around $1000. I keep coming back to these two, Eastern Electric Mini Max and AE-3 DJH. Their price new is about $1100 and I've read some good reviews on both. Any opinions about these two preamps? I need some help making up my mind.

I will also be looking for a 200 w/ch SS amp to go with one of them, if anyone has any suggestions.

thanks
winggo

Showing 1 response by paulfolbrecht

Mrtennis, referring to Cary gear as bright in general is one of the oddest comments I've seen around here in a spell.

I don't think I need to elaborate on that comment for anyone who's ever heard any premap or amp made by Cary...