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Looking at these specific preamps give me your opinions

I'm building a system and I have an SMC Audio DNA.5 power amp that was built about a year ago so it's up to date on technology although it is still single ended.  I have NX-otica and OB subwoofers from GR Research.  I am looking for a good preamp.  I have a few in mind and would like some opinions.  I have listed them below.

TLC-2  GT24 built by SMC Audio

VRE-1c made by SMC Audio

Revelation Raven tube preamp by Spatial Audio

LTA tube preamp

The TLC-2 and Revelation would need to be purchased new the others I might catch them online used.

brbrock

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cbrez: What tubes did you decide on for your upgrade replacements?

gregjacob
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cbrez   Thanks for the tube suggestions!  I'll check in with Brent.  Of the tube swaps, which set do you feel made the most audible improvement?   I might try one set, then add changes from there...  Thanks.
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sls883:  Thanks!  The Telefunkens might be too bright in my system but I will listen a bit to how the LTA sounds from factory, then jump for those or the Siemens, depending on the effect of the LTA pre to the overall sound.  Love detail but don't want too bright. Cheers.

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