4b sst2 matching tube pre

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krbabu

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4b sst2 matching tube pre
« on: 16 Nov 2015, 03:00 pm »
Hi there

Any recommendations for my pre amp.  Please give me your valuable suggestion

Thanks

Phil A

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #1 on: 16 Nov 2015, 03:09 pm »
There are plenty of choices - budget in mind?

Odyssey Candela is one.  I use one in a secondary system with a Bryston 3BST. Great combo.

Phil A

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #2 on: 16 Nov 2015, 03:09 pm »
Backert Labs would be another moving up the price chain.

BrysTony

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #3 on: 16 Nov 2015, 07:17 pm »
I use an ARC LS-27 with 7BSST2 and love the combo.

Tony

bjski

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #4 on: 16 Nov 2015, 08:18 pm »
Bat 32SE with 7BSST/2

zuluwarrior0760

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #5 on: 16 Nov 2015, 08:56 pm »
I have used a CAT Renaissance Pre with my 7bsst2's and it is an ideal
pairing.....
I am upgrading to 28s and staying with the CAT, although I may
upgrade it to the latest black path specs......
Any vintage of CAT Pre would be excellent.....


Ron D

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Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #6 on: 16 Nov 2015, 09:06 pm »
As requested a budgetary figure would help but at various price points I've had success with Rogue Magnum 99, Holland HP-100, Lamm LL2 deluxe and L2-Ref, ARC LS-26 and ARC Ref-3. I know I've left off a couple from my list but there are many good choices out there and I'm sure you'll get some really good suggestions.

drummermitchell

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #7 on: 16 Nov 2015, 10:03 pm »
I use a Vac pre(MKII-A) with 28s,
I'd be very comfy using the vac on 3's,4's,7's ect.

Heckler75

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #8 on: 21 Nov 2015, 04:15 am »
I have used a CAT Renaissance Pre with my 7bsst2's and it is an ideal
pairing.....
I am upgrading to 28s and staying with the CAT, although I may
upgrade it to the latest black path specs......
Any vintage of CAT Pre would be excellent.....


CAT  Preamps  are   world class    (own  CAT Ren  Black Path)      simply  just  Amazing    :thumb:


The  CAT  Renaissance   "Black Path"   is   a total  game  changer   (bests  older CAT Legend  preamp)


if you buy one----you'll  probably never look back 8)     



Cheers


 



RDavidson

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Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #9 on: 21 Nov 2015, 04:42 am »
If you don't feel the need to get really spendy, I'm a fan of the Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE. REALLY tough to beat. The 6 Moons review does a great job of describing its attributes.
http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wyred2/preamp.html
To me, it's the gate keeper preamp on the market for overall value. I haven't heard anything less expensive truly better it in sound nor versatility. To do better, you have to spend significantly more. It's not a tube preamp, but read the 6 Moons review, and you'll understand my recommendation.

robb

Re: 4b sst2 matching tube pre
« Reply #10 on: 25 Nov 2015, 05:22 am »
My Jeff Rowland Capri preamp is a great match to my 4bsst2, wired with Transparent Reference xl balanced interconnect.