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Originally Posted by cmalak
Got it. So most preamps should work even higher output impedance tube amps. If you want a modern tube preamp sound, my vote would go to (in no specific order):
Cary SLP-05
Conrad Johnson ET-5
Audio Research Ref 3 (used) or LS-27
Nagra PL-L (a bit more traditional tube sound but still highly resolved and dimensional)
If you want SS preamp, I would put the following on your list:
Ayre K-5xeMP
Krell Evo 222/202
Simaudio P-7
I think all can be found in your $5Kish range +/- $1K
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Thanks for great feedback Cyril. I'm somewhat conflicted about tubes vs SS. I'd like to be able to leave the system on all the time which is where SS would be best... but I do appreciate tube euphonics when dialed in just right. It's a heavy burden to bear, I know
