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Reasonably priced preamplifier

At some point in the future, I would like to own a preamplifier from either CH Precision or Soulution but looking at their prices, I do not think that it is going to happen soon. So, until such time, I wanted to ask from experienced users here if there are preamplifiers within 7-8k (used) range that are different from the herd and can provide similar kind of performance that CH or Soulution provides?

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reg19
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I've tried a lot of preamps (Hegel P30, Holo Audio Serene, various Rogue Audio RP7 and RP9). My speakers have been Focal (earlier the Scala, now the Maestro Utopia).

The best I've found for the money is the VAC Renaissance Mk V. It is so musical / euphonic compared to the REF6. More important: on my system (Kubala Sosna Elation cabling), I seem to get better bass quality than the REF6.

The cool thing is to actually upgrade from this in VAC world, you need to spend a LOT more (to get the Master). This is why, IMHO, it is fantastic value for the money.

Holo Audio Serene and P30 are a few classes behind.

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