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New Schiit Freya or used Conrad Johnson PV-10AL/BL, or?

Looking to buy a line stage tube preamp with an $800 budget. Considering the options. I can use this preamp with either a Vincent SP-331 or McIntosh MC2200, whichever is a better match.
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I found this thread very useful. I am hoping to get some advice for my stereo setup. I have two -

  1. Amazon Echo as music source (using Plex) and ELAC Uni-fi UB5 speakers for my bedroom
  2. Amazon Echo and a Sony CD Player (CDP-CE500) as music source (using Plex) and ELAC Uni-fi 2.0 UB52 speakers for my living room

I will like to add tube pre-amps for one or both of the above. I have a choice of NAD 2400, NAD 2600, B&K ST 1400 series ll as power amps. I am considering following pre amps -

  1. Conrad Johnson PV10-AL (can get it used for $600)
  2. Freya Plus (can get it used for $800)
  3. Sound Valves SV-100 JFET preamp (can get it used for $200)
  4. Open to other suggestions for new or used tube preamps

I am hoping to get two pre-amps for a total of under $1200. I am hoping to get some advice on which pre-amps might work for my situation. Thanks in advance.

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