PreAmp shortlist:ARC LS8MKII, BC BC21, Rogue 99?


These are the three pre amps I believe I have narrowed it down to. Has anyone done a comparison the three sonically? Am I missing any good tubed pre amps under the $1500 dollar mark? Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
meby

Showing 4 responses by jfrech

Ok, try a BAT vk3i and a VK200 or VK60...

The audible illusions mentioned above is another great choice...
Bat VK3i...anothe good one for your list...VK5 might be just above you 1500 mark...

What amp and speakers are you matching this with? that might determine what's best for you...
If you go with the ARC amp, I'd say go with the preamp as well...But the VTM200 is a awful lot of power for those speakers. Money might be better spent elsewhere...go with a stereo vt100 instead?
regarding noise floor on the BAT VK3i...that not charicteric of bat preamps in general.