High end tube Preamp under $4k used that competes


with or betters the Cary SLP 05. (is there such a preamp?) Looking for suggestions in a tubed preamp on the used market to go with a solid state amplifier (60k ohm input impedance).

This preamp should have:
1. the bass, heft, weight, solidity of the SLP 05

2. clarity and highs that are crisp and extended/ not rolled off

3. some tube sound/ as opposed to solid state

4. some warmth yet detailed

5. dynamics

Thanks
foster_9

Showing 1 response by almarg

IMO I find the post above to be inappropriate.
Sorry, but I felt it had to be said
Tom, I understand your point, but in this particular case I for one don't feel that it is inappropriate. It is very clear that Ralph is the manufacturer of the product he is suggesting as an option. He is suggesting it as an option in used form, which will not directly benefit him (at least with respect to the op's potential purchase). His numerous contributions to this forum have always been, imo, well intended and helpful. And when recommendations of specific brand names have been involved, his comments have clearly been as balanced and impartial as one could hope for from a manufactuer who competes among those products.

Just my $.02. I have no relationship, btw, to any of the manufacturers mentioned so far in this thread, not even as an owner.

Regards,
-- Al