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Thinking about buying a different tube preamp...

I've been making many changes to my system lately and was thinking of changing out the Jolida Music Envoy for something better. Was hoping for some ideas here.
My system is as follows:
Classe CAM200 monoblocks
Linn LP12
Jolida JD100
Revel Ultima Studios
Velodyne FSR12 sub
Running Synergistic Research Tesla Precision interconnects from the preamp to a PVC, then Synergistic Research Tesla Accelerator interconnects from the PVC to the monoblocks. Have the sub hooked up to the second output of the preamp.
Was thinking of spending around $3500 on something used. Most everything I have is used and I've been very pleased so far.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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abucktwoeighty OP
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Looked into the Shindo Aurieges and found it is limited to just a MM phono section, where I use both MM & MC.
rcprince
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What are you looking for in terms of a sound from your system? What would you like to improve on in the Jolida?

If you want something that conveys musical ebb and flow and color superbly, with a very low noise floor, I would second anything from Shindo as well, but you would need to budget in an SUT if you want to use an MC cartridge.
buconero117
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Why not think about Cayin or VAS. I have both. Great sound, great value.
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mapman
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I'd look no further than ARC, VAC or Rogue were it me. Rogue will likely be the best value.

For a SS alternative, probably can't go wrong with a matching Classe pre-amp. Classe is one of teh few SS lines I would feel good about going in as an alternative to a good tube pre-amp. Bel Canto is another.
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atmasphere
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If you can find a used Atma-Sphere MP-3 you should be able to pick one up for that price. Dual outputs are available and the phono section is entirely balanced-differential.
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