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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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sugarbrie
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There is Stan Warren's own personal hand made passive preamp for sale in the classifieds. If you don't know Stan, he was one of the founders of PS Audio (The S in PS is for Stan). Stan has made some nice preamps over the years under the PS Audio and Superphon namplates. He is asking $600. Stan is a genious, so I would assume this thing sounds really nice.

You could also consider a Creek OBH-10. It is basically a volume control, so it will be the same as running your CD player right into the amplifier. Can't get any cleaner than that. It has one input (just enough) and a remote. It lists for only $229. AudioAdvisor.com has a demo unit for sale for $169.

One of the best "value" tube preamps is the Conrad Johnson PV-10.

sugarbrie
3,854 posts
 
Sean....Stan Warren will build you one if you don't mind the wait.

I also know of a Stan preamp that a dealer in Georgia had for sale on consignment. If you email me I will dig up his Agon user name, or email address when I get home late tonight, so you can contact him. It was never listed for sale here.

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