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Opinions on the current market

I’ve been reading extensively, trying to narrow down the best option for a tube pre to add to my system. The nature of the hobby is such that I expect to try a few different options, so I’m curious about people’s opinions on the market right now. Figuring I’ll have to resell whatever i try, I’d like to ‘buy right’ now. I’m not by nature an equipment flipper, but there are just too many possible options to expect to get it right first time. Anyone else looking at prices now, with informed opinions of whether the market is good or not for a buyer?
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Spend some time investigating the used market to determine which preamps have stable values and which do not.

Audible Illusions and Audio Research are 2 brands that have great reputations, and hold value over time.

Vintage Marantz 7c or McIntosh C20/C22 also hold value.

If you were to audition one preamp from each of the above, you will likely hear different results from each when added to your system, hopefully allowing you to choose what sounds best to you.  Then the others can be resold for what you paid (or maybe a little more....).    


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