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preamp upgrade suggestion around $2000

Hi,

I am looking to upgrade my preamp.  I am currently using a Luxkit A3300 preamp.  Other components are:
Naim Uniti Serve streamer
Musical Paradise MP-D2 DAC
Otomon Lab custom build 300B amp
Spatial Audio X5 speakers

I am looking for a tube linestage between $2000-$3000.  From several years ago, I read good things about the following:

Cary SLP98
Modwright SWL 9.0 SE
Supratek Chardonnay
And more recent ones with good reviews:

Coincident Statement LineStage
Linear Tube Audio MZ2/MZ3
Don Sachs Model 2 preamp
I have three questions:

1) Is there other models I should consider?  
2) are those in the first group still good options since they are older models?  3) anyone have experience in them and can do some comparisons?



gte357s

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jjss49
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@gte357s

you come here for advice

numerous well meaning, experienced members here advise that the dehaviland is excellent and a good match for your stated criteria

but you don’t buy ’because not enough reviews’... 🙄
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jjss49
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https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649697673-dehavilland-mercury-preamp/


... lovely lovely lovely piece... if you can live without a remote
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jjss49
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@ebm


Used VAC or ARC.


i would agree with this, and add c-j

but for all three makers, the really good ones are still $3 grand plus

probably the don sachs is the best bet for $2 grand or a little over

or maybe this ----> https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers/products/fet-valve-cf-slr-preamplifier
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