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Tube Preamps...I'm sold

At the constant urging of my friend I finally decided to audition a tube preamp (Eistein The Tube). All I can say is I am completely sold on the benefits of tubes in my system. I am not sure I have the vocabulary to describe what I heard but everything just sounded right. Vocals has a realism that made it seem I was in the same room as the musician. Instruments sounded like they were supposed to. There were details I have never heard before. What is amazing to me is that I have what I believe to be a pretty good ss preamp (Classe CP-700).

Ok, now for the hard part...finding the right tube preamp. The Einstein is amazing but I want to audition more. Can anyone suggest a tube pre in the range of $10K and less? I would love to some one with an output trigger and very fine volume control (0.5db). Thats all I need.

Thanks in advance.
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tboooe OP
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stesom..you are right..hard to believe the backorder...i will keep you updated on my impressions once I get it.

Likewise, let me know what you think of the ARC amp. I am itching to try out the ARC cdp as well.

Now if only ARC would improve on the way their products look...
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audphile1
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03-30-07: Tboooe
stesom..you are right..hard to believe the backorder...i will keep you updated on my impressions once I get it.

Likewise, let me know what you think of the ARC amp. I am itching to try out the ARC cdp as well.

Now if only ARC would improve on the way their products look...

ARC looks like ARC and nothing else looks like ARC

:)
stesom
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Actually I like the look of ARC simple but solid and refined. I am going to bring home the ARC cd-7 to try along with atma-sphere MA-1 MK2s tomorrow should be a fun weekend......Steve
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I waited 32 days for Ref 3 to arrive, and now I have to wait 3 more days until I can set it up. I hope it's worth the wait. C'mon Monday..........

As for looks, it's OK. I've seen better, I've seen worse.
It's decent enough looking, but I do wish it was a bit smaller.

John
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John..not sure if i can handle 32 days....how come you have to wait another 3 before setting it up?
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