I'm currently using a Coda CP preamp. I replaced an ARC REF 3 with it. It does everything the REF did and more. I believe it sells for $5000.00 new it includes a very nice phono stage as well. I actually liked it better than the Pass XP 20 I was auditioning at the time. Call Coda direct and speak with Doug Dale and tell him Steve in St. Louis sent u.
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