Hey everybody....
I am currently in the demo'ing phase and I thought I would try and get some feed back from everyone. I just wrapped up the purchase of a new set of front floorstanders for my two channel system (focal 1038be II). I am looking for a good tube pre-amp to add to my current SS amplifier (Pass Labs X250)
So far the only thing I've had the time to see/hear is the Macintosh 2300 tube pre-amp and the PrimaLuna Dialogue 3 tube pre-amp. Also Acoustic research I've heard has bypass on some of their models and the Odyssee Candela tube pre-amp. I am looking for something that will add some warmth to my system. So far the Tube/SS set-ups I've seen sound very impressive. The problem is when it comes to HT bypass/passthrough it somewhat limits your choices. I live in the NY/NJ area and it seems like there aren't too many places that carry this type of gear anymore.
I am looking for some more suggestions as far as tube pre-amps that I should be looking for or researching.
My qualifications are......Sound is most important, then function (ie: must have a remote)....then aesthetics, and footprint is last in order of importance. Ideally, the price is should not exceed the cost of my current amplifier.
(site note) 2 channel set up will consist of dac, htpc, preamp, and amp pictured here
Thanks in advance!!!
I am currently in the demo'ing phase and I thought I would try and get some feed back from everyone. I just wrapped up the purchase of a new set of front floorstanders for my two channel system (focal 1038be II). I am looking for a good tube pre-amp to add to my current SS amplifier (Pass Labs X250)
So far the only thing I've had the time to see/hear is the Macintosh 2300 tube pre-amp and the PrimaLuna Dialogue 3 tube pre-amp. Also Acoustic research I've heard has bypass on some of their models and the Odyssee Candela tube pre-amp. I am looking for something that will add some warmth to my system. So far the Tube/SS set-ups I've seen sound very impressive. The problem is when it comes to HT bypass/passthrough it somewhat limits your choices. I live in the NY/NJ area and it seems like there aren't too many places that carry this type of gear anymore.
I am looking for some more suggestions as far as tube pre-amps that I should be looking for or researching.
My qualifications are......Sound is most important, then function (ie: must have a remote)....then aesthetics, and footprint is last in order of importance. Ideally, the price is should not exceed the cost of my current amplifier.
(site note) 2 channel set up will consist of dac, htpc, preamp, and amp pictured here
Thanks in advance!!!