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Tube preamp match with Solid Stare amp

I'm looking for recommendations for a balanced TUBE  pre amplifier..preferably one that also has a phono input.. with a low output impedance.  I'm currently using an Coda No.8..which was designed with balanced in mind.. but it has a pretty low balanced  input impedance of just 10k ohms. Price.. I wouldn't like to spend more than 6k. 

Thank you all :)

tmac1700
cbrez
37 posts
 

The LTA has no balanced outputs and is not a truly balanced design as @willywonka stated. I own the microZOTL and it is a great preamp, but does not fit what the OP was asking about - plus it is a line stage preamp.

blackbag20
412 posts
 

@mwood 

Thank you for the Backert reference.  I am now familiar with a great product!

 

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pennfootball71
250 posts
 

Get a Schiit one you are too far off to get much in that price range that is better unless you get a 20-70k VAC that is the best.

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avanti1960
1,411 posts
 

I love my Cary SLP-05 but it has too much gain for the Coda and the 10Kohms is borderline.  

This Rogue Audio RP-9 is my recommendation for you.  

Rogue Audio RP-9 Stereo Tube Preamplifier; RP9 - The Music Room (tmraudio.com) 

Products_RP9.htm (rogueaudio.com)

 

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