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Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?

After dropping in a vintage Scott 222C into my system while my amp was out for repair I'm really missing the tone controls now that my amplifier is back. It seems sacrilegious but I just can't get the bass where I want it without a bit of boost plus I'm sure my hearing is changing as I get older so why not be flexible... even if it results in me being thrown out of the audiophile club.

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dinov
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Not to worry….tone controls are good! Even variable loudness, love it ! McIntosh is the way to go. Good luck!

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cleeds
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jasonbourne71

My ARC SP6 has tone controls ...

If your preamp has tone controls, there's no way it's an ARC SP6. SP3, maybe.

joey54
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Luxman CL38uC

 

https://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=27

mysearcher257
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Another ++ for Loki MAX.   Balanced in and out.  Super quiet.  Does only what you expect.   Great value too!!

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alvinnir2
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I also would encourage you to try one of the Schitt tone controls. I have one connected to my Conrad Johnson LS17 preamp. The CJ  has an effects loop such that  can be switched into the playback chain with the remote control.

When I first got the Loki I was sceptical about it being transparent so it tried it, turned on but the tone controls in the neutral 12 o'clock position and switched it in and out via the remote while listening to music. I found it completely transparent with no change it sound. A good start.

I now use it solely to deal with "lean" sounding recordings. With the bass slightly boosted and the highs turned down a bit, it makes those recording much better, and I can choose to have it working it's magic or not with the push of a button.

I believe Schitt even has a 30 day return policy if you are not satisfied. Highly recommended!

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