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Wavac PR-X2 preamp - is it worth $10k ?

I am considering buying this preamp. However I have not auditioned it. I have only auditioned its bigger sibling the PR-Z1 which was superb. My question is, the PR-X2 is wavac's entry level preamp and it is not transformer coupled output (unlike the higher model), is it still a very good preamp ? I am just going by the Wavac reputation and my experience their other products which are all masterpieces. Can anyone give me an idea of how the PR-X2 performs for a $10k preamp ?
pani
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isochronism
2,893 posts
 
Hi Pani
I have been reading your threads here and at AA. Have you decided on your amplification yet?
I mainly just have experience with what I own.
My Pre is the Doshi Alaap, bought here from original owner at slightly under half retail list price.
I feel set for life with that one.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Not unless they're rich.
pani OP
1,219 posts
 
Isochronism, between the Audio Note Conquest and Audio Note Kit Legend 300B, I chose the kit Legend. It is any day a better amplifier than standard conquest. Faster, cleaner, purer, more authority, very stable under difficult load, still has the AN sound. But recently I heard the Wavac EC-300B and that has given sleepless nights. I am thinking if the MD-300B can do it for me. So it is going to be either the Wavac or Legend 300B for me.
pani OP
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The website says it has an output impedance of 10kohms. Could that be a typo ?
http://www.wavac-audio.jp/pr-x2_e.shtml
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