Need fast help picking preamp before its too late


Which should I get for my B&K st-140 and JM Labs Chorus 706?
tubes
Conrad Johnson PV7 $400
Musical Fidelity X-Pre $240

SS
Forte Audio Model 2 $300
PS Audio 4.6 $320
Mccormack micro line drive $300

Please help as I cant listen to my new (used) amp? The agony!
bundee1

Showing 1 response by tpsonic

I would recommend your "tube" route first or possibly the Forte.The PS and Mccormick are going to be a little dry.The PS 5.5 was interesting ,but in the end-very solidstate.The CJs are very musical,but not the last word in low,low-level detail.This being said,it won't be a problem until you have invested considerably more on your system.