Whats the tubiest sounding preap?

Im looking for a very tubie sounding pre.
An open design would be nice and remote.
Price-$500-$800 used.
I know its a tall order but please offer some leads.I could do without the open design and remote if need be.

david9910-31-2003 1:41pm

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elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 10-31-2003 at 05:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have always liked sumo, threshold and belles. Classe is fairly warm and can be had with a remote.
gmood1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,251 posts 10-31-2003 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe Cary? No remote thou!
david_w Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 10-31-2003 at 07:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The most tube-like preamp I have heard is the Audio Refinement Pre5. This is an incredibly underrated pre that has 5.1 ins/outs for multichannel sacd and a very nice remote. The sound is very SET-like, with excellent extension at the frequency extremes and superb resolution of detail. I'm using it with a VAC tube amp with fantastic results. You should be able to fine one used for about 650-$700.
bigkidz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,381 posts 10-31-2003 at 07:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe the CJs. They have a very warm mid range but lack so of the details of other preamps. Happy Listening
sidssp Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,077 posts 10-31-2003 at 10:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about Audio Research SP-3 or SP-6. IMHO anything tubier would not be hifi.

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