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Warm, yet detailed tube preamp

Looking for a warm but yet detailed preamp to upgrade my Rouge RP1 (with NOS tubes). Rest of system is Coincident Frankenstein 300B Mk2, Zu Audio Omen Def Supreme, digital front end with PS Audio AirStream and DirectStream Sr (modified with external power supply for the analog side and different output transformers). The Rouge is a very good preamp (especially for the money), but it does definitely hold the system back at this point. I would like to add a bit more warmth of the overall sound and also add depth to the soundstage (without losing details). And I do want a remote... if nothing else, volume and mute.

 

Willing to spend about $5k used (or so).

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I have not received a Demo' in any form of the Raven Pre-Amp', but I have followed the enjoyable to read thread about the concept through to working end model.

I find it hard to believe that there is a Amp' available off the shelf that is born from a better origin and offer the versatility built in to the design.

I strongly recommend the pursuit of learning more about this Amp' and attempting to experience it through a demonstration.

End Game sticks strongly as a term in my mind, as I own Valve Equipment produced by an individual who has long term experience, and have never considered changing it, even after 20ish years of its concept having taken place.  W 

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