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Suggestions for a holographic preamp?

I'm looking to replacing my Herron Audio tube line stage with something else, not because of a problem with the sound, but for a few other reasons.

I do both digital and analog, and have a Herron Audio tube phono preamp. My power amp is an MSB S-200, which is awesome, and my speakers are Marten Parker Duos, which are wonderful for a deep, holographic soundstage that I like so much.

I listen mostly to rock and reggae, and I'm looking to keep the price under $10K US, and I'm fine with a used one as well.

I get the feeling that I will need a tube preamp to get that holographic sound, but perhaps there are some SS ones that do as good a job?

The fellow I work with at The Music Room suggested a ModWright LS-100 or a used PS Audio BHK preamp; I've researched and they both look like they'd fit the bill, but I'd like to hear your suggestions, too! 

larsman

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barts
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Hey @larsman ,

I agree with @soix on this one.  A learning remote is programmed by the remote you already have.  Put it in learning mode and point your current remote at the spot they designate on the new remote and it learns the code (button by button).

TV remotes have unique codes by manufacturer which makes it simple just put in the code and voilà.  

If you are determined to get a different pre then I believe an ARC REF6 used fits the bill.  Yes, that's what I'm using and it is a wonderful big sound.

Regards,

barts 

 

 

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