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Looking for a new tube preamp

Currently using a Cary AES DJH preamp with various 6SN7 tubes & NOS EZ81 rectifier. This is an excellent sounding preamp with point-to-point wiring. Looking to upgrade. Would prefer very realistic uncolored preamp, even better than what I have. What can you suggest? Running a McCormack DNA-1, driving Von Schweikert 4.5 speakers. Silver interconnects and speaker wires, multiple turntables and CD/SACD player. I've read some good things about the Shindo Aurieges. Not sure if its output impedence is a good match for the McCormack. Also thought about Modwright. Upper spending limit is under $4k new.
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mike_in_md
84 posts
 
I'm using a DNA-1 Deluxe in my system. Check out Mapletree Audio Design. I recently had the DR. build me a custom line 2 and it sounds just like what you are looking for.Uses 6SN7 tubes with a 6x5 rectifier. Two chassis design.Custom is less the $1500.00
Website here http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/
baps
7 posts
 
SAS Audio Labs 11A. 3k new -- 30 day money back guarantee -- state of the art in every way -- rotary adjustment can change output impedence to match amplifier -- known to work well with both solid state and tube amps -- very neutral -- been described as straight wire with gain -- quite simply a great preamp. sasaudiolabs.com
jazzybs
28 posts
 
I can vouch for the Shindo Aureiges
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baps
7 posts
 
From SAS website:

•Changes in amplifier input impedance, 20k ohms to 100k ohms, will change the tonal balance, especially in the bass/mid range. The 11A has an adjustment to compensate for changes in amplifier input impedance. No other manufacturer that we know of has this feature.
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