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 3,501 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.
immatthewj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,898 posts 03-19-2022 at 08:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete LOL! Nothing little about the SLP 05. Source: SLP 05 owner.
scorpio1951 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 189 posts 03-19-2022 at 08:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I use a McIntosh C2300 tube preamplifier bought new in 2008. I replaced the Chinese made "McIntosh" tubes inside it with NOS Telefunken tubes. I use it with a McIntosh MC2205 power amplifier. Very, very pleasant sound.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,501 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.
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.

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