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Preamp suggestions, yes again

I know these types of topics come up very often but here's another.

I'm looking for a preamp for my system. I currently use an Onkyo TX-SR705 as a pre. I have Klipsch RP-600M bookshelf speakers fed by a diy First Watt Aleph J amp. 

I'm looking at the Odysey Candela and the Van Alstine Vision SLR to start. I'd like to stay around this price point or lower.

I do not need phono but a remote is a must have. Obviously I'm open to ss or tubes. Thoughts on the two in considering? Other suggestions? 
markf31

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Those Klipsch speakers are very high efficiency at 96 db.  I would avoid the Odyssey Candela as there have been several problems with people getting ground loop hum/buzz on this setup.  With a high efficiency speaker, the amount of background buzz is even higher and will cause listening fatigue and noise in the music.

Look for something that has a very clean/quiet background. 
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