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Tube pre-amps with Home Theater bypass...

Has anyone done recent research on the offerings of tube pre-amps with HT bypass?

My budget is up to around 6k, but flexible. I've just recently added the Cary 303/300 and I'm leaning towards their products...but tube pre-amps are unfamiliar territory for me and we have NO local choices. I'm in Alaska, so even a 4 day drive for audition is out of the question:)

I do get to Seattle a couple of times a year, so I could do some auditioning...

Just curious if there are obvious choices that I am overlooking...and better deals (I'm not opposed to spend much less).

System is Denon 5803, Cary 303/300, Rega P25, Denon 3910, Krell FPB amps, B&W Nautilus 802 front

Phono stage would be a bonus in the new preamp...I'm using Acoustic Sig Tango(solid state) now.

Thanks,

Jeremy
bwfreak
bwfreak OP
15 posts
 
Thanks guys...I appreciate the suggestions.

How do I get in touch with Modwright?

Elwood...I am in Anchorage...I'll drop you an email. Are you in Juneau?

Anybody with experience with the Cary pre-amps? Specifically, the SP-98 F1?

Jeremy
twc
42 posts
 
I am waiting for a lector zoe. Some have ht pass. The dealer I am getting mine from stated that the pass is not needed. Just set the volume to zero gain on the preamp. Supposed to be a fantastic tubed preamp.
spiderj
4 posts
 
Rogue Magnum 99 w/HT Bypass...you can get it with a decent phono stage as well.
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mitch4t
1,603 posts
 
$6k will easily get you into an Audio Research Ref2 Mk2. You'd get the killer preamp you're looking for with the pass through with about $1k to spare.
jmpwme
106 posts
 
Blue Circle top of the line pre-amp w/ht bypass is fantastic.
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