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Is there a fined Solid state Pre Amp for under 8k?

This year I sold a Ayre K5xe preamp and a Parasound JC-2 each had their own the strengths and weaknesses but neither was quite a keeper. The JC2 was too lean sounding but very open, the Ayre was more balanced tonally but lacked the openness. If I could blend the best characteristics of these two preamps together, I would be very happy. Anyone out there have another solid state recommendation? Any help would be appreciated
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realhifi
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All depends on the speakers and amp. First speakers, then amp, then preamp. Goes without saying you need a good source with everything.

The more I listen to things the more I am convinced that having speakers that you love first then matching the amp to them is the most important thing in hifi. I watch people changing gear like they change their socks and inevitably it comes back to speakers. Find one you love and go from there.

PS. I think having the same manufacture for both preamp and power amp makes musical sense in many instances also.
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