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Best Tube Preamp for JC-1 Monoblocks?

Hello all,
I have become interested in tube preamps to try out with my Parasound Halo JC-1 monoblock amps.
Based on current or previous owners experiences with using tube preamps with the JC-1's, which tube preamps seem to match up the very best with the JC-1's without giving up much, if any, the dynamics, top-end extension, and bass qualities of solid-state preamps?
Thanks for your responses in advance.
daltonlanny
audio_girl
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Thanks for your responses Bob and Brian!
Can't wait. I bet it will be awesome!
Angela
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flg2001
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Hope is it not too late.... I have a friend here with a great audi setup that includes your amps, he is having great results with a Pass X1 preamp. I know this is not what you are looking for (tube preamp) but I returned amazed of how good his system sounds with almost all sort of music genres.

(Parasound amps - Pass X1 preamp - Dynaudio spkrs - Avid Diva/clearaudio cart)

Fernando
rost
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Bob,any possibility of an optional phono stage to go with the JC-2?
daltonlanny OP
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I appreciate everyone who took the time to participate in this thread. Many thanks!
downunder
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If you can afford one, try out the VTL 7.5. tube gain, SS output, will drive anything and sounds great.
I believe they are coiming out with a scaled down version the 6.5 which will be cheaper
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