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Which SS preamps will compete w/ tubes?

I have been looking for a preamp in the $2500.00 and under range. After about two weeks of looking I am more confused than before I started!!! I have a Sim titan amp and now am considering a sim P-5 preamp for music. What other preamps out there would be a good musical choice? I initially wanted tube but I am starting to get dizzy from all of the options. I do not want to be searching for a long time experimenting with tubes and dealing with replacing them. Is it worth the time and effort????
tennispro
rcrump
427 posts
 
At $2,500 you will not find SS that will compete with tubes....
muralman1
1,527 posts
 
What crump? My Aleph P cost $1600. There has never been a better pre amp in my system, tube or otherwise.

Any relation to the cartoonist, H R Crump?
barnes
45 posts
 
I have McIntosh Mx 132 for preamp. It is very liquid, and gives a tube sound. Amp is Bryston. Ah Tjoeb CD (with Siemens Gold pins),and M/L Aeris I speakers.

Sounds like being there. I drive that system Hard.

I've listened to lots of other systems. Mine sounds great to me. I might try full Tube Amp some day.

Barnes
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