Best tube preamplifier for under $15k

Let’s hear it guys, what’s your favorite.

keithr06-20-2020 6:40am

jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,692 posts 06-20-2020 at 11:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 Audio Note they make great sounding preamps $15K would get you into an M3 I believe. Also look at Shindo preamps there are a few in your price range. Both AN and Shindo give what I would describe as a more natural sound.
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion 10,312 posts 06-21-2020 at 12:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete keithr Best tube preamplifier for under $15k The best preamp will be the one that sounds the closest to a piece of wire. Guess what? that's what direct source to power amp does, (if your source has a volume control). If not then passive pre is next inline, if your system is impedance friendly for one (90% of systems are). Cheers George
knotscott Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 824 posts 06-21-2020 at 01:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Convergent SL-1
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rcprince Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,061 posts 06-21-2020 at 01:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shindo Monbrisson, VAC Renaissance, Herron VTSP, Jadis JPS2 or JP80MC (used) and Lamm LL2.1 would be my short list, depending on your sonic preferences.