BAT VK3i will get you a phono section. Modwright linestage can be had new for that amount, no phono stage though. Both should be strong performers. Neither is really "tubey" sounding, instead they add just a touch of that tube magic.
Looking for a tubed Preamp around $2000 Used
I’m looking for a used tube preamp. Preferably with a tube phono section in the $1,500-$2,000 range. I’m thinking BAT VK-30, (I Know it dosn't have a tubed Phono,) VAC Standard as well as the Juicy Music Blue Berry. Any thoughts comparisons would be most appreciated. I listen to 60% rock 30%jazz 10% classical.
I currently have a Thornes 520 turntable a Sun Step up transformer for an Otoforon MC cartridge. Adcom 750 Pre (Can’t wait to replace), Wadia 301 CD Player, Sun 2A3 Push-Pull Mono’s and Cabasse 401 speakers.
I currently have a Thornes 520 turntable a Sun Step up transformer for an Otoforon MC cartridge. Adcom 750 Pre (Can’t wait to replace), Wadia 301 CD Player, Sun 2A3 Push-Pull Mono’s and Cabasse 401 speakers.