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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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onhwy61
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I don't understand.  Your current system provides a deep holographic soundscape so your preamp is fully capable in this respect.  You say you want to replace it, but not for sound reason and then you don't say what those reasons are.  So why do you want to replace your current preamp?

BTW, most rock and reggae are multitrack  recordings with synthetic soundscapes.  That can be pleasant and exciting, but really not holographic.  I think you want a vast and deep soundstage with good imaging.

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onhwy61
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Buying multiple backup remotes from Herron would be a solid option.

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