01-06-13: Wilsynet+ 2. The LS-100 is a very well engineered preamp. It is warm and lush sounding & Dan Wright is a great guy to deal with to boot. Best of all, if you get the upgrade bug in future you have an easy upgrade path to upgrade to 'SE' status.
For a smidgen more than 2K, you can get a used Modwright LS-100 for around $2200.
I believe you would be very happy with it.
I’m looking for suggestions for a tube Pre Amp
My Current System:
Benchmark USB DAC1
NAD M3 Integrated Amp
Vandersteen 2CE
For a long time I was rocking a Wavelength Brick USB Dac (which is a tube dac) as my source component, but have now moved to a Benchmark DAC1 USB. I like the idea of having a tube somewhere in my system but I don’t really think I can afford to maintain a tube amplifier. That being said, I’m considering adding in a nice tube preamp then use my NAD as a power amp only (and potentially moving away from the integrated NAD at some point).
Can anyone suggest a moderately priced Tube Preamp that would complement this system well?
Benchmark USB DAC1
NAD M3 Integrated Amp
Vandersteen 2CE
For a long time I was rocking a Wavelength Brick USB Dac (which is a tube dac) as my source component, but have now moved to a Benchmark DAC1 USB. I like the idea of having a tube somewhere in my system but I don’t really think I can afford to maintain a tube amplifier. That being said, I’m considering adding in a nice tube preamp then use my NAD as a power amp only (and potentially moving away from the integrated NAD at some point).
Can anyone suggest a moderately priced Tube Preamp that would complement this system well?