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Preamp Suggestions to replace a CJ PV-12AL

I'm looking for suggestions on what route to take in replacing my Conrad-Johnson PV12-AL tube preamp, not having anywhere near the expertise of the members here.

I drive a Classe CA-150 amplifier and Snell D speakers, with an iMac as a digital source and Apple Lossless encoded source data via optical cable into the preamp via a so-so DAC (Keces).

I'm very interested in the Classe CP-800, if it will ever come out so that I can listen to it. I'm also thinking about a McIntosh C50, but am wondering if it would be worth the extra $1500 over the CP-800 (the local audio shop guy says CP-800).

I've also considered getting a better DAC, which would open up many other preamp options.

Thoughts? Opinions?? Anything would be greatly appreciated.
erickjmichel

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robertbrown
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A great preamp is Plinius M-8 and a great DAC is and MSB Tech which you can purchase with Volumn control that is very close to the M-8. MSB has come out with their new
DAC IV so the prices of their DAC II have dropped significately. I have just upgraded to the DAC IV and I have a DAC II with Volumn which you can have at a very reasonable price.
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