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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russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,360 posts 03-19-2022 at 06:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Cary SLP-98 or SLP-05. SLP stands for Sweet Little Preamp.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,360 posts 03-19-2022 at 08:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete LOL! Nothing little about the SLP 05. Same for the SLP-98. It's only little if you don't count the "loaf of bread" power supply.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,360 posts 03-20-2022 at 03:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I honestly do love the SLP05, but I don’t feel the same warmth Probably why they still make the SLP98. I got mine from Kevin Deal with the F1 modifications. I don't think I'll ever sell it. I like it with my AES Sic-Pacs and my Quicksilver Monos.

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