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Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K

I am planning on upgrading my preamp and was wondering what would be the best preamp for under $1K. Currently have the Rotel RC-995 with a B&K ST2140 amp and Vandersteen 2ci speakers. I like to stay with SS unless their is tube pre in that price range.

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celtic66
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https://www.transcendentsound.com/fixer.html

Friend built a different kit from them years ago and it was stellar for the money.

soix
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This will be a big upgrade. It has tubes but in this unit they last a looooong time and are inexpensive to replace, and this one comes with the upgraded linear power supply, which is key. Read the reviews.


https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650017308-linear-tube-audio-micro-zotl-mz-2/

Best of luck.

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mattmiller
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Check out PRIMALUNA Kevin at Upscale Audio in LA would love to talk to you about them.

 

 

Matt M

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ditusa
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@highend64 Wrote:

Upgrading preamp. Best for under $1K

The Schiit Freya+$1049 or Kara$699

Mike

czarivey
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Great posts. I really thought that for under $1k today you can only downgrade no matter what you trying to upgrade!

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