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.
I would also recommend Aric Audio. I have the Motherload 2. I love it, but thought “what would no preamp sound like?” I got a Benchmark and listened. The benchmark is very neutral and clean, but no more than Arics. I expected to at least hear a little further into the music, but Aric already had me there. Plus The Motherload is far more dynamic, just as transparent, and adds beautiful tube coloration.
And Aric is great to work with! Cannot recommend him enough. I also have his super 88 se power amp. Which is every bit as good as my First Watt F8.
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