Golden Tube SE-40

[JoeE SP9]

Check the review of the ARC SP-9 in Tone Audio issue No.24. I'm a long time SP-9 owner. The tube preamp's I like more cost a lot more. The Audible Illusions is another nice tube preamp. Unfortunately the dual volume controls eliminate it from my list. Another line to consider is Conrad Johnson. Mr Peabody has lots of experience with CJ products.

[blackraven]

Check the review of the ARC SP-9 in Tone Audio issue No.24. I'm a long time SP-9 owner. The tube preamp's I like more cost a lot more. The Audible Illusions is another nice tube preamp. Unfortunately the dual volume controls eliminate it from my list. Another line to consider is Conrad Johnson. Mr Peabody has lots of experience with CJ products.

Take a look at the Van Alstine Tube Preamp. It is reasonable in price at about $1500. It matched well with my Parasound SS amp but decided to go with his Tube Hybrid Preamp.