some other excellent preamps to add to your list IMO
Backert
Aesthetix
BAT
Atmasphere
Backert
Aesthetix
BAT
Atmasphere
preamp
I am looking to seek some guidance from 'experienced gurus' in this forum. I presently have a Tube mono blocks 'Auris Forte 150' it's from Serbia by Auris Audio paired with Tube( hybrid) preamp unicorn pre by unison research and speakers are Focal sopra N3. Sonically not fully satisfied. I am sure by replacing the preamp with a appropriate one I will achieve the 'highs ' and 'mids'.I want to replace the preamp and torn between
- Mcintosh C2600
- Audio research LS28
- VTL 5.5 iii.
I even came across chinese brand Cayin M11LS tube preamp. In the used market I looked at the McIntosh C1100 for about 60% of the retail. Bit over my budget.
All theses are in the same price range $7500 USD. I have never paid a full retail price on any of my equipment. Probably Mac I could get the best discount . I am not able to try any on these at home with my system. Even if I listen to these preamps they are set up with differently at the stores.
Appreciate fellow members thoughts.
- Mcintosh C2600
- Audio research LS28
- VTL 5.5 iii.
I even came across chinese brand Cayin M11LS tube preamp. In the used market I looked at the McIntosh C1100 for about 60% of the retail. Bit over my budget.
All theses are in the same price range $7500 USD. I have never paid a full retail price on any of my equipment. Probably Mac I could get the best discount . I am not able to try any on these at home with my system. Even if I listen to these preamps they are set up with differently at the stores.
Appreciate fellow members thoughts.