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Tubed pre to go with Aragon 8008BB

My current equipment is Northstar 192 Transport and DAC, Aragon 28K Pre and 8008BB amp, Von Schweikert VR4SR's, and Gurellia wire throughout. I think that I am close to where I want to be but would like to try tubes to see if I would like the sound.
I think that probably my current pre is my weakest link and have heard that the pre is a good place to put tubes. I want something trouble free, used is fine, $3,000 is probably tops. I like mostly classical and rock. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
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gammajo OP
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Thank you for your responses. Interesting reading up on the Audio Horizons and Supratek products. Both are definiely well spoken of.
Bigkidz, I could not find MapleTree in the manufacturer list and unsure how to contact Steve Nugent.
bigkidz
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Send your transport and DAC to Steve Nugent and you'll keep the preamp. If you want a tube sounding preamp then go buy a MapleTree tube preamp, comes with a 10 day trial. Steve will make your digital sound right and you won't worry about the preamp.

Happy Listening.
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jmcgrogan2
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Audio Horizons TP 2.0 would be the one to beat IMHO. Try one, with their Money Back Guarantee you have nothing to lose.

John
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kgturner
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i don't think you could go wrong with a supratek chardonnay at $2100 plus shipping and whatever extra options you want (remote, home theater bypass, balanced outputs...).
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