Best tube preamplifier for under $15k

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keithr06-20-2020 6:40am

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decathlon1991 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 212 posts 06-26-2020 at 02:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete “Didn't even know there were any good ones for under $15k”? Ummmmmm! Yes, there are a few. Example, Cary Audio SLP-05 with the Ultimate Upgrade. check out the article on Stereophile. You don’t have to pay $20–80K to be the best sounding https://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/906cary/index.html
aj523 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 360 posts 06-26-2020 at 02:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm about to pull the trigger on the LTA z40 intrgrated amp. Coming from SS or D class, I'm told I will be blown away.
a_shah Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 53 posts 06-26-2020 at 04:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lots of things come and go in my system but the Don Sachs 2,pre amp stays for less that 3k it will compete way beyond its price point in the 7k to 10k category
ewert Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 22 posts 06-26-2020 at 05:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete EAR 912 I came from a ARC Ref 1 and the EAR is a better sounding unit in my system, to my ears. A stunningly good piece of gear. Tone, texture, soundstage and PRaT are spot on. I have it driving an Einstein The Power Amp. Great combination. I listen to Jazz, Rock, Classical, Pop, Bluegrass, Ambient...
bdp24 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,487 posts 06-26-2020 at 07:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'm envious @ewert. I have to get by with the 912's little brother, the 868L. Good enough for my modest system. ;-)

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