Looking for warm tube preamp (should pair well with Pass power amp), budget $6000

Right now I have an ARC ref5se and its nice but looking for something of similar quality but warmer (maybe Vac, CJ or something you think will fit well). Looking for smooth sound, full mid range.

Thanks!

smodtactical03-19-2022 6:29pm

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aberyclark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,355 posts 03-19-2022 at 09:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think any Mac tube (or solid-state for that matter) runs on the warm side of neutral.
aberyclark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,355 posts 03-26-2022 at 11:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a BHK Pre and I do not call it warm. Now, I've only used the PSVane factory Tubes and Gold Lions (12au7). The PSV tubes are slightly warmer sounding. The BHK is neutral but "silky" with the tubes I've tried.

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