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Primare Pre 30 or Electrocompaniet EC 4.7

Hello everyone, I'm looking for a preamp that has balanced xlr outputs and at least one balanced input.

I'm looking on the local used market and I have it narrowed down to these two options (for nearly the same price): Primare pre 30 or the Electrocompaniet EC 4.7, but I have a hard time choosing.

From what I've read online some find the Primare too bright, and some describe the EC 4.7 too dark or rolled off. Right now I'm leaning towards the EC 4.7 but I do like clarity and detail, just not to the point of being harsh or aggressive.

I can listen to them at the seller's before I buy, but I won't be able to compare them.

Listening to jazz, world music, electronics and classic rock on Magnepan 1.5qr.

What would you recommend? Thanks.
luldebehanger

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luldebehanger OP
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I once bought a Marantz amp just for its warm sound, while great at first I quickly grew tired of it's slowness.

I would chose the EC just because it's a lot more expensive and I can have it at nearly the same price as the Primare. I like the look and features of the Primare better.

The maggies driven by my class d poweramps are already quite detailed and forward, a bit of warmth in the form of a lower mid boost would suit them well, "dark and rolled off highs" would not.

It's a real pitty I can't audition them to compare on my own system. 
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