AirTight hybrid STC1 very detailed not expensive
Suggestion for Preamp please ????
Hello,
I currently have a VTL 2.5 tube preamp of which I like. I'm running a pair of Monarchy Audio SE-100 Delux class A amps. The VTL is the best sounding preamp I've enjoyed to date.
I do NOT have deep pockets so this is at about my limit for moneys. Maybe a few hundred dollars more.
I've read that the Monarchy amps sound their best using the XLR set up. My VTL is RCA only.
So, I'm looking for suggestions on a solid state or tube preamp with the following - -
XLR connection,
Remote,
Phono section (nice to have but not required),
If tube prefer not to have a preamp running a large number of tubes (NOS tubes alone are costly)
Price used < $1300
Note, I was previously a tube only guy since I prefer a lush, warm sound but have come over partially to the SS camp so to speak using the Monarchy amps. I'm hppy with the move. A SS preamp could work assuming it's musical, not sterile.
Thank you!!!!
I currently have a VTL 2.5 tube preamp of which I like. I'm running a pair of Monarchy Audio SE-100 Delux class A amps. The VTL is the best sounding preamp I've enjoyed to date.
I do NOT have deep pockets so this is at about my limit for moneys. Maybe a few hundred dollars more.
I've read that the Monarchy amps sound their best using the XLR set up. My VTL is RCA only.
So, I'm looking for suggestions on a solid state or tube preamp with the following - -
XLR connection,
Remote,
Phono section (nice to have but not required),
If tube prefer not to have a preamp running a large number of tubes (NOS tubes alone are costly)
Price used < $1300
Note, I was previously a tube only guy since I prefer a lush, warm sound but have come over partially to the SS camp so to speak using the Monarchy amps. I'm hppy with the move. A SS preamp could work assuming it's musical, not sterile.
Thank you!!!!