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Need Help for Pre-Amp

Hi,

i have a Wadia 861 CD Player and an Odyssey Stratos Amp, and i cant stand the direct connexion any longer. Much to harsh for me. So i was wondering if anyone had any advice on which pre i could use ? Id love something very transparent with a great soundstage and 3D image. I do NOT want tube however :)

Ive been looking at nOrh, Plinius and YBA.

Cheers
Xav
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onhwy61
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I am not familiar with the Odessey amp, but my experience with the Wadia is that it's definitely not harsh. What you are hearing could be an impedance mismatch between the CD and the amp, an inappropriate interconnect or a somewhat serious AC power line contamination problem. I strongly suggest you explore these avenues before going the preamp route.

BTW, what speakers are you using?
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