THE Most MUSICAL Preamp?

c-j pre-amps using ART technology!

Gryphon Elektra, Metakas oppulence (have had)
First Sound, CAT (like to have)

Currently??. I have NO preamp!

Fernando

darTZeel NHB-18NS pre-amplifier

I haven't heard the most recent models.I can only relate to my past experiences.The CAT MK3 was incredible indeed for musicality.I have not seen very many of these for sale used.It must be a real keeper.Also the older ARC SP-11 was a real breakthrough product.

MBL 6010D

No pre at all!
Any pre will add something to the music which is not on the medium, right?
That's why I don't use my 808 anymore.

Berning TF-10 in my experience.

I'm currently using a Kondo KSL Silver M7 mark II and if it's anything, it's MUSICAL

The Hovland 100, spectacularly musical!
Audible Illusions 3A ditto!

Burmester 808

I agree with Jond. I chose my Herron VTSP-1A/166 over the Conrad-Johnson Premier 17 LS2. In fact it wasn't even a contest, I thought. It's much better than my old Krell KRC-3 and Musical Fidelity A308cr, and those aren't slouchs by any means.

ARC Ref 3 gets my vote

What is MUSICAL?
Abbreviaion?

Audio Note. DeHavilland Mercury 2.

Another vote for the Supratek.

My Herron VTSP-1A, as well as my former Air Tight ATC-1, and my former Supratek Syrah. All fantastically musical and transparent, with great life and also fantastic frequency extension. Also the Herron is the quietest tubed preamp I've ever heard. Hope that helps you.

of all time...the marantz 7...dozens's of others too vintage and new, but like the highlander movies 'there can be only one'.