Preamps

Plinius Tautoro

Plinius Tautoro

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£6500

The mighty Plinius Tautoro with the SA-Ref power amp makes a combo as enticing as amplifiers get

Naim NAC252

Naim NAC252

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£4750

Naim's NAC252 preamp is the perfect partner for its NAP250 power amp; combine them with the Supercap power supply to create a magical set-up

Chord Electronics CPA 3000
£5480

After some improved updates this preamp really punches out the sound and looks very sleek

Plinius M8

Plinius M8

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£2500

Pair the M8/P10 pre/power amps to make one terrific amp that easily justifies its price tag

Aesthetix Calypso preamp

Aesthetix Calypso

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£3200

When paired with the Aesthetix Atlas power amp, the Calypso preamp makes one of the most natural-sound amplifiers money can buy

Naim NAC122x

Naim NAC 122X

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£750

The Naim is no looker, but its dependability, reliability and sweet, powerful sound make the NAC122x a great choice

Audio Research Reference 3
£8399

This preamp has all the power and quality you will ever need. Even with a a high price tag, it's still value for money!

Bryston BP26DA

Bryston BP26DA

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£3750

Purposeful looks, but in conjunction with Bryston's power amps sounds astonishingly good, with refinement, transparency and punch

Cyrus Pre VS2

Cyrus Pre vs2

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£600

The Cyrus Pre VS2 preamp works a treat with Cyrus's own power amps, delivering music with pace and drive to spare

Roksan Caspian M-series 1
£1250

One of the most honest-sounding preamps around for the money

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