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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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larsman OP
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@jackd - Ah, I stated that confusingly, sorry - he's not a co-worker of mine - I don't work anywhere! - he's the rep at the Music Room who I deal with as a customer. 

jackd
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@larsman 

No problem but my assessment of the two preamps having owned both for multiple years is the same.  If I had to chose between the two it would be the LS-100 but think there are a lot better options.  

mike4597
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I have gotten excellent three-dimensional reproduction of sound from my system, which includes a Rogue Audio RP-7 tube preamp.  I have read a couple of reviews of the RP-9 that say it is an improvement over what the reviews thought was the excellent RP-7.  The RP-7 is half your stated budget, and thr RP-9 is $7,500.  It would be worth an audition.

soix
10,307 posts
 

Why not just try a programmable learning remote?  I’d think it could learn your remote’s codes and you’d be all good.  Buy one from Amazon and if it doesn’t work just return it.  I’ve had good luck with Universal brand remotes in the past.

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yoyoyaya
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Room acoustics have more influence on stereo reproduction than equipment. But answering the question asked, the Jadis JP80MC is pretty good at reproducing spatial aspects of recordings.

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