I am partial to Ayre. They don't have either a solid state sound or a tube sound...just the right sound for me. You might be able to find a used Ayre preamp at your budget..you must remember however, that Ayre does best used balanced. Can your amp run balanced? As far as cables...you really should give Anti-Cables a try. They have a return policy are great and are cheap.
Upgrade time - PREAMP for SS power +CD+cables
Hi People,
My system:
Speakers: Sonus Faber Extrema
PREAMP-Meridian 502
AMP - Meridian 557
CD - Was Arcam alpha8 , Now using my backup:old DVD pionner535 :)
Music:Rock,Vocal
Budget: 2000-2300$ for the PREAMP,800$ for the CD,Speakers Cable ~200$.
I tried several PREAMP and I found I get much better sound with the combination of Tube PREAMP + My 557.
The one I really like was custom made and was not for sale:( , not sure but i think it based on 300b , The bass was really tight and the Image was BIG and deep.
The option is thought about:VAC STANDARD LE , VAC VINTAGE, CJ EV2, VTL super deluxe.
The VAC- Vintage is in a very good price 1000$,I don't know how good is it.
Can you please advice which one from this list are good for me- Please consider that the AMP is SS ,I like tight bass and deepeness in midrange with clear sweet highs.
for the CD I really like the Meridian 588 but it ain't an easy find this days.
Cable - Don't have a clue,Not sure what will be good for me.
Thanks all!
My system:
Speakers: Sonus Faber Extrema
PREAMP-Meridian 502
AMP - Meridian 557
CD - Was Arcam alpha8 , Now using my backup:old DVD pionner535 :)
Music:Rock,Vocal
Budget: 2000-2300$ for the PREAMP,800$ for the CD,Speakers Cable ~200$.
I tried several PREAMP and I found I get much better sound with the combination of Tube PREAMP + My 557.
The one I really like was custom made and was not for sale:( , not sure but i think it based on 300b , The bass was really tight and the Image was BIG and deep.
The option is thought about:VAC STANDARD LE , VAC VINTAGE, CJ EV2, VTL super deluxe.
The VAC- Vintage is in a very good price 1000$,I don't know how good is it.
Can you please advice which one from this list are good for me- Please consider that the AMP is SS ,I like tight bass and deepeness in midrange with clear sweet highs.
for the CD I really like the Meridian 588 but it ain't an easy find this days.
Cable - Don't have a clue,Not sure what will be good for me.
Thanks all!
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