bunkertoy
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| Integrated amp with preamp tubes @moofoo That's a beauty Int amp. Going for about $7800CDN here. I would love to own one. | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes I see plenty of Unison Research for sale, might dig deeper into this brand. Black Ice looks interesting also. Would really prefer balanced inputs on my amp. My DAC performs best outputting a balanced signal. | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes @jl35 I agree, from my research BAT is the real deal. I like that it has an actual tube preamp. All the other brands mentioned except for Rogue seem to be of the boutique variety. I'm trying not to get sucked into spending more on a Integrated t... | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes I do realize after asking the question, that maybe what I'm looking for is a tube integrated. The VTL it-85 looks interesting, but only if I can find a deal on it. Seems a tube integrated is pretty pricey, compared to SS. Keep the recommendations... | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes @inna I was just looking at those. You are right, maybe I should be looking a a tube integrated. More choice compared to a hybrid. | |
| Integrated amp with preamp tubes I noticed BAT has a Hybrid. That looks like a top tier piece of gear, might be out of my price range though. | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @nightfall The VTL 2.5, 2.5i are single ended. The VTL 5.5 and 6.5 are both single ended & Balanced. Not often you will find a preamp that is balanced only, ecept for some of the ARC models. As far as age of VTL's, most people say they are b... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @durkn VAC is an endgame Preamp for sure. My dream stereo I would own a VAC. Way out of my league. | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @durkn Your Vtl 2.5 & 5.5 were they older models with large volume knobs or the newer series ? I'm curious to know the difference between the VTL 2.5 & 2.5i ? wonder if it is a large upgrade. I never see the newer VTL 2.5i on the used mar... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @mazian What's the sound signature of the Aesthetix Calypso, compared to VTL ? I would love to upgrade my VTL 2.5 to a VTL 5.5(balanced ins/Outs) I've heard it's a big jump. seems to be double the price of a used VTL 2.5. BTW, I'm different than ... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @nightfall the Cary preamp has SIX 6SN7 tubes. That's a lot of tubes. The Dehavilland has one. I believe the Cary slp-98 only requires 4 X 6SN7 https://carydirect.com/shop-now/preamplifiers/slp-98l.html | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? There is a Cary SLP-98 on US audio mart right now for $2000usd. It's an older posting. I find the Cary SLP98 usually prices at $2000 - $2300 depending on upgrades. Not many VTL's get posted in the used market. I guess everyone is happy keeping t... | |
| Best Used Tube Based Preamp $2k Or Under? @nightfall I'm no expert, but I'm always browsing tube preamps to see what's out there. Mainly looking for a truly wire balanced preamp. From my searches on the used market here are a few suggestions. Cary audio SLP-98 with 6SN7 tubes (many say ... | |
| Great network streamers with only USB outputs Update: I've since upgraded to the CX(server only) DS-3(Player only) S20(usb re-clocker into my DAC) I'm now knee deep into Antipodes. Very happy. | |
| DAC shopping - Trying to sift through the Hype. Can I trust the reviews these days ?? @jk_richards I don't bother with DSD. Strictly Hi-res PCM here.Don't think my ears would be able to tell the difference. Cheers |