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Considering going back to Solid State

I have had and Audio Research REF5se now for a few years and love it. Let me be clear, I love the sound and am not wanting to trade back to SS for anything it does wrong. But I am wanting to simplify and get away from tubes and the heat and concern for hours, etc.

So I am seeking advice in the 10-15K range on solid state pre-amps that would be comparable in performance to what I now have. Considering the Ayre 5 series, SimAudio Moon, McIntosh as a few considerations. Which brings me to you, any experience that you have had making a similar comparison would be helpful.

The rest of the 2 channel side is a Mc402 Amp and Revel speakers, how ever in the next month I plan to either buy the Sopra 2's or the Sonus Olympica Nova III, all cardas wiring in case this helps.


Thank You in advance

Theo

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mahgister
12,896 posts
 
Why not SS. that sound like tubes? This is my option...
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Theo, consider the Italian Grandinote Genesi preamp. Robert Koda would be my other suggestion.
assetmgrsc
57 posts
 
Based upon what you have said, I would recommend that you read the recent review of the new Pass Labs INT-25 ($7250.00). It is an interesting article and Herb Reichert calls it his "new solid state reference."
assetmgrsc
57 posts
 
Apologies for the rush job above, left out the mag:   Sterophile issue Feb 2020.
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flashhog
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Interesting topic, I've been looking at leaving my tube MC275 and going to SS. My Maggies need more power.
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