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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

Showing 1 response by joeycastillo

joeycastillo
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OP,

My recommendation is to try out Linear Tube Audio Microzotl. This is my pre-amp and for me, reproduces a holographic image well. As some had posted above, get their level 3 upgrade and it falls within your budget. One thing the Microzotl does that other Tubes amps may not (or may) do, is that it sounds like a cross between a Tube and solid state. I.E. It has details in the music and yet it has body on the instruments and singers. 

If you claim that your existing gear already has the ability to create space and dimensionality, then the Microzotl may be a possible candidate. Check out their website and see if the remote is up to your standards.

hope you get the right one. and please let us know what you get

 

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