Tube pre

daboyz
daboyz Posts: 5,207
edited February 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking for a nice tube pre preferably with a remote. I'd like to stay under $500 but that's not set in stone. The remote isn't set in stone either if it's a great deal.

Thanks.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1269894635&/Wright-WL12a-preamplifier
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,418
    edited January 2010
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1269921109&/Carver-C-19-Sale--Pending
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    Its a hybrid but has quite of few upgrades. Not finding much in the way of reviews.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270054287&/Sonic-Frontiers-SFL-1-signatur
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited January 2010
    i'm thinking about this for my secondary system.
    http://www.pacificvalve.us/MingDAMC7R.html
    and later you can get it modified by response audio.
    http://www.responseaudio.com/ming-da%20reference%20preamps.htm
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    Get the Wright.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    This looks interesting and it is located in Springfield, not sure how close that it is to you.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270101930&/Canary-606
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    Get the Wright,, then have Benny tweak it for a couple hundred,, and trust me,,it won't be going anywhere for a loooong time,,yeah,,it's kinda "lab: looking,,but it will kick A$$.I'll be bringing mine to Carverfest,,and Polkfest at Lou's if I'm allowed with Lou's permission,,you guys just gotta hear this thing.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2010
    WHen George speaks I listen:cool:

    I am just trying to help daboyz locate one as I feel I own him.

    Craigslist in Rockford is pretty slim anything electronic.

    If his not interested in the Wright I might have a lead on another ANthem Pre 2L but so far the owner has not contacted me.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    WHen George speaks I listen:cool:

    I am just trying to help daboyz locate one as I feel I own him.

    Craigslist in Rockford is pretty slim anything electronic.

    If his not interested in the Wright I might have a lead on another ANthem Pre 2L but so far the owner has not contacted me.

    Thanks Tracy,,he,he,, i'm not sure that many people listen to me,,lol,,I have a Wright,and lemme tell you that when tweaked,,they are incredable,,dead quiet,fast,,accurate,not bright.Well,I guess that I have beat it to death at this point,,if daboyz does not pick it up,I will,,as they are pretty hard to come by these days,,paired with the phono pre(tubed),it is hard to beat until you get up in the 8k and above components,IMHO.All are PTP wired,with a circuit that is easy to follow.Enough of my rant.Good luck in your search.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2010
    Get the Wright
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2010
    If you can wait, I may have something for you. And no, not the Dodd. :D

    I'm thinking about selling my Mapletree Line 2A with upgraded attenuators and filter cap, but it will be a little over your budget.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited January 2010
    Well I heard the Wright per amp at George's house and I can say I LOVED IT :)

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2010
    george daniel wrote: »
    Get the Wright.

    How does it compare to the Dodd ELP?
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    Dave, did you get the WRIGHT already????
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Ricardo, I checked with Dave and George and both were OK with me snagging it.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    You tube pre hoarder...
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    How does it compare to the Dodd ELP?

    Having owned both a couple of times,, I prefer the Wright,, more features, very detailed,quick, and I like the tubes(6SN7's),,plus it's tube rectified,and has a swithch to decrease the gain,if necessary.YMMV.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Ricardo wrote: »
    You tube pre hoarder...

    ;) I have a long way to go to learn and experience some of this fine equipment you guys have owned and heard.

    Reminds me of a saying, where you are at I have been before.

    I am on the look out for a tube pre with remote for Dave so we all need to keep our eyes open for a great product for Dave.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Dave outside of your ideal budget but worth consideration. I had given up on finding a Belles 21A and here it is just over a week later.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270256498&/Belles-21a
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited February 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    Dave outside of your ideal budget but worth consideration. I had given up on finding a Belles 21A and here it is just over a week later.

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270256498&/Belles-21a

    Too rich for my blood...........:(
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    understand.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2010
    daboyz wrote: »
    Too rich for my blood...........:(


    You should seriously consider the Belles,, it is priced to sell,, usually go for about 1200.I do not know if this is the "auricapped" version.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Sold, that did not take long.

    Dave, I had a guy reach out to me today who has Anthem 1P, 2L SE/PartsConnex upgrades and AMP 1.

    I am getting prices and will let you know.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited February 2010
    Dave

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270256498&/Belles-21a-
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited February 2010
    Want to build one?
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited February 2010
    I happy with a Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre amp it could be under $500. Not sure how it compares with a Wright or Bellies pre amps but...

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2010
    thsmith wrote: »
    WHen George speaks I listen

    I like it best when GD sticks his tongue out.....makes me feel all juicy inside.

    RT1
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2010
    Dared SL2000 with remote $260

    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1270401997&/Dared-SI-2000a-w/-remote
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2010
    No brainer on that Dared
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited February 2010
    It really is Dave and it comes with extra tubes and I have a butt load you can try. That one has the Auricaps which I think is one of the things that makes sound sooooo good.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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