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Preamp for First Watt F7

Wondering if anyone has recommendations for a preamp for the First Watt F7 power amp. Hoping to spend less than $1500, and I'm happy to buy used. My system includes Tannoy Turnberry speakers, Denafrips Pontus Dac, Firstwatt F7. This is for a second system in our bedroom, so I'm not trying to spend a ton.

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yyzsantabarbara
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Schitt Mjolnir ($1199)

I was planning on getting a First Watt to use with the Mjolnir but wanted to try the Schitt Aegir first (also Class A). The Aegir was a great match with the Class A Mjolnir. The First Watt is reviewed to be a bit better but I like what I have.

I use this for my RAAL SR1a phones but have used the Mjolnir with the Sanders Magtech on my office Magnepan LRS+ speakers. It was a fun listen. Not as clean as the Holo Serene preamp, but almost nothing else is.

I will be pairing the Mjolnir with a CODA #16 amp in my office this weekend for what I expect is another fun listen.

 

yyzsantabarbara
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I owned the Schitt Freya+ and sold it. The Schitt  Mjolnir I now have is better to my ears.

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