PREAMPLIFIER UPGRADE QUESTION

My system consists of the following:

1. Martin Logan Impressions 11A

2. Rogue RP-1 preamplifier

3. Lumin U@ mini streamer with Chord Qutest DAC.

4. Bryston 4B3 Cubed power amplifier

I just purchased the Bryston amplifier and it has brought my speakers to life. From dull and listless to vibrant and alive.

I would like to upgrade my preamp and my three choices are as follows:

1. Rogue Audio RP-9-tubes

2. Bryston BR-19 which is fully balanced.

3. Conrad Johnson ET6 or ET6SE

My cables are Cardas Clear Cygnus

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

kjl106505-31-2024 9:06pm

bgross Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 425 posts 06-01-2024 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @ronboco - is there a Boulder preamp under $7500? Didn't think they had products at that price point...
bgross Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 425 posts 06-02-2024 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My choice would be an Aesthetix, Calypso. Newest version at $6K is super quiet, fully balanced and with just (4) small signal tubes, a rollers delight. We all recommend what we use or have experience with and the Calypso, for the money, was a clear winner for me.