I'd reccommend a VTL 2.5 tubed preamp. It has HT bypass,a beautiful machined aluminum remote and the introduction of tubes to your system will give a more palpable,realistic and dimensional sound to all your music as well as Home Theater. Used units sell for under $1,000 here on Audiogon and they hold their value. I was all solid state when I bought one of these and it was the best change I made to my system. There are other alternatives, of course, but I definitely think you'd like what tubed preamps do. Good luck!
Maggie 1.6/QR pre-amp for 29.95
Okay, I'll spend a bit more!
About to run Magnepan 1.6/QR with Odyssey Stratos amp. I'll use my Denon receiver for a pre over the next couple of weeks, but I want a good SS or Tube pre-amp with a REMOTE.
I must have the remote. MUST!!! I want to spend about a grand and I know that's not a lot these days, but my home theater has drained me badly for a while. Still, I'd like better than the Denon.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Robert
About to run Magnepan 1.6/QR with Odyssey Stratos amp. I'll use my Denon receiver for a pre over the next couple of weeks, but I want a good SS or Tube pre-amp with a REMOTE.
I must have the remote. MUST!!! I want to spend about a grand and I know that's not a lot these days, but my home theater has drained me badly for a while. Still, I'd like better than the Denon.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Robert