VTL TL2.5 Tube pre amp

ipsullivan
ipsullivan Posts: 65
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I have been looking into adding a pre amp to my 2 channel setup. I like the idea of a tube pre amp combined with a solid state amp.

My current setup is a Marantz SR7005 and PS Audio 200C power amp. They are feeding fully modded RTA 11t’s.

I found a VTL 2.5TL for sale somewhat locally, it appears to be in good shape. Have yet to audition it. After some
light searching of the web it seems to be a solid choice.

Does anyone have any experience with this pre amp? Any clue to how this would benefit my ears?

Asking price is just shy of $1,000. Is there other/better options in this price range?

Thanks,
Ian
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    Your sound stage will grow like you won't believe.

    Joule Electra is an excellent choice.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I'll second F1NUT's comment, you may want to search out some nos tubes for it too in case the ones in there are junk or bad. Brent Jesse would be a good place to start.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    I had the VTL 2.5 pre many years ago and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend picking one up.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • Jhayman
    Jhayman Posts: 1,548
    using one now, highly recommend VTL..
    ATC SCM40's,VTL TL 2.5 Preamp,PSB Stratus Goldi's,McCormack DNA 500,McCormack MAP-1 Preamp,Pro-Ject Xtension 10 TT,Ortofon Cadenza Red/Nordost RedDawn LS Speaker cables, Bryston BDP-2, Bryston BDA-2,PS Audio AC-3 power cables
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,981
    I'd say anytime you can find a Joule/VTL/VAC PRE under a grand....run...don't walk.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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