Need $1000 used tube preamp - Please help???

Any suggestions on a good used tube preamp under $1000.

My system:
B&W 802 nautilus speakers
Mcintosh 402 solid state amp
bel canto DAC 3
mac mini

I was thinking potentially of the:
CJ PV-8 or 10
Rogue 66
Cary SLP 308
dared MC-7P.

Any suggestions on what is the best tube preamp to get with my system or your thoughts on the preamp if you heard any of them? - would be greatly appreciated? Thanks!

sonnyhong04-30-2013 7:00am

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zenblaster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 504 posts 05-22-2013 at 05:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have a CJ PV-10 that I have used for the past 5 years and think it sounds great with a ss amp. The phono stage is outstanding. The Audible Illusions is a great buy for 700. I have been thinking of selling or trading the CJ, let me know if you are interested.
springbok10 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 711 posts 05-22-2013 at 02:51am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CJ PV-10 without a doubt. Wonderful amp with warm. Original. Golden CJ sound. I have the 10 and the 14 and they are really great preamps.
wolf_garcia Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,695 posts 05-21-2013 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can score a Jolida Fusion for around that price...the Needle Doctor has one...balanced ins and outs, remote...etc.
sonnyhong OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 05-21-2013 at 04:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete anyone heard the dared MC-7P? chinese made, but heard its pretty good.
swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 05-01-2013 at 02:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 on the Modwright, with one proviso. It's not a "tubey" sound like an older CJ. A real value leader, IMO, and having bought other products from Dan Wright, I can tell you that his rep is right on the mark, a real class act if you every need service. Might be a tad over your price point, but worth spending an extra c note or 2.
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,385 posts 04-30-2013 at 11:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is a used Audible Illusions Modulus 3 tube preamp for sale here for around 700.00 I think.
steelyjoe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 04-30-2013 at 09:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You may want to consider a Melos GK1, a dual mono tube preamp.
mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,982 posts 04-30-2013 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You might be able to find a Modwright SWL9.0SE for about that price. That would be my recommendation. The CJ or Cary would be my next choice(s).

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