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Need some recommendations on Tube Preamps

I recently bought a pair of magnapan 1.6QR which are outstanding speakers. Although this may not have been beneficial for me but when I auditioned the system used was accompanied with a tube preamp. I currently have solid state Bryston BP20 and 3BST system. Sound is great but tube preamp was sweet sounding. My question is what would you folks recommend for a tube preamp paired up with a Bryston 3BST? My price range would be around $2000.00 and my listening pleasure is opera or classical! thanks
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tgrisham
1,291 posts
 
Modwright pre-amps are well made, tubes without sounding tubey, great customer service, remote controlled, affordable, made in the US. I run mine with Icepower amps from Bel Canto andit is a great combination.
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kehut
668 posts
 
What pre amp did you audition the Maggies with? Perhaps thats your pre amp. Look for it used if cost is a factor.
mrupgrade
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Hands down look for a EAR 834L used for around 1,200 or 2,400 new.
markwatkiss
508 posts
 
Audio Research tube pres have a natural synergy with Bryston amps.Also,second the recommendation on the Modwright,excellent build quality and sonics.
starcon
98 posts
 
I had a BP 20 with a 4b on 3.3r's years ago. I then put a levinson 380S on it and it was like wow. I realize its a transistor pre, so the key is price. There are plenty of tubes that would be great. A few would be like, Bat vk51se about $4500 used, or asthetix or art audio or ?
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