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I'm currently in the process of trying to learn about what's out there in terms of phono preamps. I've been using vintage integrated tube amps and I want to put together a separates system now. I tend to favor a very smooth sound. I like my music warm, romantic, and seductive. I am EXTREMELY sensitive to anything that is bright, harsh, grungy, or edgy. I prefer the Quad 57 or triode type of smooth and magic midrange. The other issue is that I listen to mostly rock. I need a phono preamp that is extremely natural that doesn't add any nasty artifacts to the signal. I'd prefer something also that leaned toward the robust, fleshy, warm, and thick side of neutral...but also very sophisticated. My budget is under $500 used. I realize that isn't a lot of money to spend considering the performance I am expecting, but I also know that in every aspect of audio...there are ways to have excellent performance without spending a truckload of money. I would appreciate any advice or recommendations.
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Topic - Need tube phono preamp recommendations...for smooth, robust, warm, punchy sound - Mr Blue Sky 02:25:01 07/5/05 (17)
- Within your budget, in my opinion, there is but one choice... - Ray-o-Stat 12:12:52 07/5/05 (4)
- Providing a reference point does make sense. My phono stage is ... - Ray-o-Stat 08:12:10 07/6/05 (0)
- I know diddlysquat about tubes, but I have the Rogue & I love it! (nt) - Dr. Drib 12:48:35 07/5/05 (2)
- Ditto. /nt\ - HenryH 13:44:16 07/5/05 (1)
- Double Ditto /nt\ - MintVinyl 15:09:21 07/5/05 (0)
- Easy--Bottlehead Seduction. - olddude55 11:17:43 07/5/05 (6)
- sorry, but how many tube phonos have you compared this with ... - Dr. Philosophy 15:10:00 07/5/05 (1)
- All I can say is what I've said. - olddude55 16:33:25 07/5/05 (0)
- That's some pretty high praise! - hukkfinn 14:09:25 07/5/05 (3)
- Prior to completing the Seduction - olddude55 16:35:28 07/5/05 (0)
- Re: That's some pretty high praise! - Fred J 14:31:59 07/5/05 (1)
- Maybe that's it, then. - olddude55 16:38:24 07/5/05 (0)
- Re: Need tube phono preamp recommendations...for smooth, robust, warm, punchy sound - beto 09:50:50 07/5/05 (1)
- that's not a tube phono stage.. - Dr. Philosophy 15:14:58 07/5/05 (0)
- Re: Need tube phono preamp recommendations...for smooth, robust, warm, punchy sound - nutbatter 05:38:54 07/5/05 (2)
- Re: Need tube phono preamp recommendations...for smooth, robust, warm, punchy sound - onekid82@aol.com 12:24:17 07/5/05 (1)
- Re: Need tube phono preamp recommendations...for smooth, robust, warm, punchy sound - Mr Blue Sky 14:09:21 07/6/05 (0)