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?

gopaljeen

The Chinese copy FM155 [or FM 255] preamps sound fantastic and are very cheap.Much better than a Schiit Freya for example.As they should be because the real things are around $20,000 and considered one of the best sounding preamps you can buy.

@mbmi  I have the same preamp. The Audio gd continues to blow me away with its clarity, focus, separation, and presence. 

 

@emergingsoul  I, too had the Schiit Freya+ before I stepped up to the Audio Gd. The Freya was really good. Schiit delivers way above their price point. Plenty of inputs and the passive option sounded pretty full. . It did run a bit hot. But I loved it.  Can't go wrong. But the Audio GD is in a different stratosphere. 

 

 

Do add the Musical Fidelity Ms8 preamp to your short list, very neutral, transparent and musical. 

Aesthetix, Janus Signature - pre-owned $6K-ish should be in the conversation