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Need preamp recommendation for electrostatics

I'd like to start of by saying I am really green when it comes to audio equipment. I bought a pair of Martin Logan SL-3 electrostatic speakers and a Hafler P-4000 stereo ampliphier (200 watts/channel) to drive them. I am cuurently using the pre-amp section of a Luxman L-480 (70's technology), but would like to upgrade to something better. I am hoping to find something used around $1,000 (I could go up to $2,000 and still stay married, but that's about it). I am also open to buying a surround sound reciever instead of a preamp so I could have the option of using my powered M&K sub to power the 10" subs on the SL-3's. Classe, Rotel, Lexicon are some that I have been researching. Any help in finding something that would make "noticable" difference would be much appreciated.
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denf
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Surfbear; another STRONG recommendation for the Innersound ESL amp. I once had one matched up to a pair of ReQuests and it was an incredible match.

Like Warnerwh indicated, the Adcom 750 would be a great "transparent" match as a preamp, also would recommend a good tube pre, like a TAD150 or used B.A.T. (lower line) preamp.

These changes would make a pretty big improvement in your set-up, IMO.

Good luck!
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