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Solid State preamp Brands

Hi, I was discussing options for a SS Pre. I have on a list CODA, AYRE, Bryston, Classe, Bal Canto, Holo etc.  I am strongly considering the Classe Delta Pre. Some of my audio buddies are saying that the Classe is not very good even to the point of saying it is low fi. REALLY?? I want to have 2 preamps in my system to alternate. The other is a CJ ET5 tube. any advice is appreciated.

jimbones
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ddafoe
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SimAudio; the 740P has been the only mainstay in my system over speaker and many component changes.   Even while owning Bricasti and Meitner DACs that had very good variable outputs, I preferred the sound of my system with the 740P in the signal chain.

jimbones OP
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Just wanted to update everyone where I am right now. I got lucky and bought a Mullard NOS tube that is incredible. Quiet and stable. My hope is that the tube issues I was having was because they were not new tubes I was getting.

jimbones OP
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@decooney I agree 100% with you. My tubes are stable after 45 min to 1 hr most. I never turn off my solid state equipment (dac etc)

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