Best solid state preamps around $15k used with remotes

[christoph]

Another vote for CH L1, or Audionet Stern

For 15k?

 

[heihei]

For 15k?

You never know your luck! And budgets always stretch ;-)

 

[Forte]

If you can find these:
Vitus SL 102/103
Constellation Virgo II/III with DC filter

 

[cal3713]

I’m biased, but for SS my Pass XP 32 is pretty nice. It can be found used for your stated budged. It has a wonderful remote.

I haven't heard it myself, but I've read some wonderful reviews of these top of the line 3 chassis Pass pres. Here's one for the prior top xp30: https://www.dagogo.com/pass-labs-xp-30-preamplifier-review/

 

[thedudeabides]

Remotes are for TVs.

Too funny.

 

[thedudeabides]

I think swearing and farting as you get up because you need to change the volume as soon as you sit down, is much more detrimental to a listening session than a remote.

So very true.

 

[andromedaaudio]

Mark levinson 32 it even comes with a remote

 

[heihei]

In terms of value-for-money, you can't beat passive pre like Bespoke if they work in your system. These can be had with remote.

 

[christoph]

You never know your luck! And budgets always stretch ;-)

But still, this happening for roughly 15k is rather (very) unlikely

 

[Zappadaddy]

Westminsterlab Quest, just testing in my system

 

[GSOphile]

Esoteric C-02X. Replaced by and very similar to my Grandioso C1X solo, which I dearly love.

 

[Glide3]

Grandinote Genesi (if running balanced)

 

[Another Johnson]

I’m really enjoying the Burmester 088. A used one would be in your price range. It has a fairly logical line of sight remote, but it can also be run from the face plate controls. Mine is paired with a Burmester 911 mk3. It sounds like a synergistic match up here.

 

[SCAudiophile]

Esoteric C-02X. Replaced by and very similar to my Grandioso C1X solo, which I dearly love.

Another vote for this excellent preamp (C-02X).

 

[divertiti]

VTL TL 7.5 Series III

 

[Axel C]

Pass labs XS Pre. A big step beyond their XP32 that I lived with for a year.

 

[bonzo75]

You will get an used Soulution 720 at that price. Amazing preamp.

 

[Joe Whip]

Try the new TLC -2 from Smc Audio. I bought one and am doing a formal review. It can be had with a remote. Well under $15k.

 

[Glide3]

I am generally a tube guy but have been very happy using a Grandinote Genesi. It is only balanced (true balanced) so that is a consideration.

 

[davetheoilguy]

Esoteric C-02X. Replaced by and very similar to my Grandioso C1X solo, which I dearly love.

I know this is an old thread, but do you still love your Esoteric C1X solo? Is there any material difference between the C1X and the C1X solo (other than being in a singular box).

I'm currently vacillating heavily between a Nagra HD preamp and C1X solo -- the Esoteric being a fraction of the price.