yet another tube preamp recommendation thread


hello, currently looking for tube preamp linestage upgrade recommentations.
recently tried an older cary audio slp98p f1 edition with new tubes. i do not need phono capability.
the cary had a lot going for it, an incredible midrange, very good bass and transparency, it just sounded unrefined and ragged in the treble on occasion, possibly due to the new tubes.
a new Slp 98 l with upgrades is a considetation.
also considering primaluna evo 300 or 400
and rogue audio rp7.
i value transparency, refinement and dynamics the most.
thanks.
avanti1960

Showing 2 responses by hilde45

Considering your question, but first: what was missing in the other threads covering this topic that didn't help address your issue? There's a lot of good discussion to look over on this site.
as for the 'studebaker' comment, i would say that is ignorant and demeaning for no good reason

Sometimes when I see a comment like that, I go look at other comments to see if there's a pattern. Can be quite revealing.