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tube pre amp to match Sim audio w-3 or w-5

I have never had a tube pre-amp so I would like some input.
I do not need a phono, but I would like a remote.
I am looking for a tube pre-amp that has some warmth but is also accurate, the pre would be used with a sim audio w-3 or w-5 amp. I do like a "thick" or "dense" soundstage.
i would buying from audiogon (used) and would like to spend a max of 1500
thank you in advance
JCW
whitty634
john_tracy
341 posts
 
The preamp kit DOES have a remote for the volume control.
philnyc
162 posts
 
Since both the Sonic Frontiers and Blue Circle preamps were recommended, you might want to check out page 3 of this BC21 preamp review where the BC21 was compared to the SF Line-3:

http://www.stereophile.com//amplificationreviews/929/index.html

Stereophile did an update review of the BC21.1 last year with further comparison to the SF Line-3, but it is not yet on their website.

Phil
echoes
6 posts
 
I'M CURRENTLY USING A VAC STANDARD PRE-AMP LIMITED EDITION AND THIS SOUMDS PHENOMONAL!
echoes
6 posts
 
SORRY! missed your budget line. I have seen the VAC Standard used at 1700.00 I know.... but the combination is intoxicating..
jose21
93 posts
 
I second the VAC Standard LE pre w/ SimAudio amps. It's a few hundred $$$ over your budget but I agree with Echoes.
I had one for about a year mated with the Sim Titan before upgrading to the VAC Renaissance pre.
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