So here is the current gear Paradigm Premier 800F most of the time, sometimes KEF R100 for SpeakersArcam FMJ P35 AmplifiersRotel 1066 Pre-amp I feel the Rotel is currently the weak link. Does anyone have any thoughts on a good replacement. Not afraid of used. I am considering going to the KEF Q750s but that is still down the road. I like a warmer sound, I like detail but too bright and I can get annoyed. Music ranges are all over the board. Disturbed to Stravinsky. Although no Rap or Opera. Prefer Folk and acoustic.
Tortuga Audio still sells an LDR preamp for 1200.00. If your system is passive friendly, you are not likely to duplicate it's performance for many times the asking price.
Try a used DeHavilland Ultravalve. Check out Kara Chaffee’s Dehavilland website. For years I had a greatly reviewed and very popular tube pre which met my needs. Bought a used Ultravalve and it truly took my system to a different level. Warm, detailed, more realistic sounding (cymbals sounded brassy) and acoustic guitar sounded great.
That's UltraVERVE. But it is a good sounding preamp for sure. Not as transparent as an LDR or TVC, but still pretty good for a tube preamp.
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