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suggestions for preamp/amp combos

Hi, just wanted to get some friendly suggestions for preamp/amplifier (can mix and match freely) combos that produce warm yet clean and not overly bright acoustics. Pretty vague, eh? Anyways, looking to keep the price tag under 3-4k for the used combo, would be driving larger monitors, maybe Spendors 2/3 and larger (love the British sound), no subs, or etc. Generally listen to acoustics, both classical and modern, but can mix it up with Pavarotti to Portishead. A big fan of Audiogon and lurker for many, many years.

Big thanks to everyone in advance.
catboy44106

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catboy44106 OP
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Wow, nice feedbacks. Many thanks for the efforts. Interesting comment from Nolitan about the tube/Spendor setup being too warm. I have always been interested in going to tube for the inherent "warmth" but the practicality aspect has always been an issue, especially with a family. Anyways, it should be fun trying to get the right sound and doing the research on all the suggestions so far. Best to all.
catboy44106 OP
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Efner,

Hmm, maybe I should use some of the money to get my eardrums and neural responses tested and tweaked. Make sure the balance is ok. Srry, bad humour.
catboy44106 OP
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Will do, Im trying to find a place where I can demo some of the gear in the type of configuration I am scheming, which is half the fun. I think a conrad johnson preamp (tube or hybrid) and a musical fidelity amp are part of the picture, so far. However, as one poster pointed out, that combo may end up being too warm. Anyways, Im sure many of the suggested combinations would work well and the posts gave me a lot of ideas. Best, Albert
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