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Pre-amp Suggestions for Tubes & Electrostats

I am considering testing a pre-amp in a system that now consists of VTL 450 monoblocks, Martin Logan SL3s, Sony SCD777ES, and a Cello passive attenuator. I am not sure if I 'need' to replace the passive pre yet but am interested in giving it a try and expect to add analog eventually. If I do make the switch to a pre-amp, it would be to something to keep through further iterations of the source and speakers (I assume the VTLs are 'permanent'). Musical tastes eclectic but primarily listen to classical music (from chamber music to opera) and jazz.

I had been strongly leaning towards tubes but I recently heard a JRDG Synergy II in someone else's system and noted it made a remarkable difference from before (can't for the life of me remember what 'before' was) and so am interested in learning about good tube AND SS pre-amps which would match the system and welcome any and all suggestions on pre-amps (or advice to keep what I have).
Thanks,
t_bone

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tireguy
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I agree with Jtinn, the audio aero is amazing, it does things digital shouldn't be able to do! I think a few more listening sessions(with the capitole) and I will be ordering one, I am speechless as to describe how good it sounds. I think if it was able to have a tone-arm and spin a record, it would fool a lot of people, I have heard a lot of the best digital(I live with accuphase) and NOTHING sounds like that.
Tim
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