Tube preamp for under $3000

I am looking for some suggestions for a tube pre to mate with my Pass 250.5 amp and Ascendo C8 Renaissance speakers. I would like it to lean toward the tube sound side. Any suggestions?

pal11-13-2015 6:43pm

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pdreher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,193 posts 11-15-2015 at 12:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Aesthetix Calypso with NOS tubes
honeyooi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 121 posts 11-15-2015 at 06:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete EAR 868
pal OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 156 posts 11-15-2015 at 06:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the suggestions. Since I have not heard any of these pre amps can you give me a sonic signature of them? As I stated I would prefer a more tube like sound.
sbank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,378 posts 11-16-2015 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you mean a warm, more forgiving tonal balance, then I think something from Conrad Johnson Premier series has to be in the mix. Perhaps others can compare models. Also, rolling tubes will help you fine tune according to preference so something with common tubes 12AX7, 12AU7 or 6922/6DJ8 would allow plenty of tube choices after purchase. Cheers, Spencer
kennesawjet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 200 posts 11-17-2015 at 08:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete how do you like the pass 250.5 I'm trying to get either a new modwright or a vtl 2.2 my self ......

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