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What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre?

Hi All,
I've got to finally break down and buy a pre-amp. Any suggestions on which sounds best? I listened to the Adcom GFP-750 and it sounded pretty nice. Please use that as a reference point and go from there. (Just as good for less money....better for a little more?)

I'd like to know about both SS AND Tube pre's. I'm definitly interested in good VALUE too (not necessarily low price, but want good bang for the buck). I don't need bells and whistles (not even a remote) and only need it for one source (SACD-CD).

Thanks for your comments and Happy Listening!
myraj

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sean
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I have to wonder why someone hasn't snagged that Stan Warren piece yet ? I was thinking about buying it when Chuck first listed it just out of curiosity. I figured that it would be gone in a matter of minutes, not a matter of days or even weeks. Sean
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sean
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Gthrush1, i hardly think that anyone, regardless of income level, would place a $35K component on their short list of "good values".

Sugar, as to the SW piece, i'm not really in the market for a preamp right now. As i said, it was strictly a matter of curiosity. I've had some of his older original PS designs and was wondering how far he had progressed. I'm sure that he has come quite a ways, as parts quality itself has improved pretty drastically. Sean
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