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Message started by ChrisC on 04/01/22 at 22:39:13

Title: Best PreAmp for Rachael?
Post by ChrisC on 04/01/22 at 22:39:13

Hoping for some help from the team here. If you can't have (or more accurately don't want to wait for) a CSP25, which tube preamp would you buy? THanks in advance!

ChrisC
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Title: Re: Best PreAmp for Rachael?
Post by armstdav on 04/02/22 at 05:21:19

I owned an SE34i.2+, forerunner to the Rachael, and used both a Consonance Cyber 222 and a Modwright LS-100 with great results.

Title: Re: Best PreAmp for Rachael?
Post by Tommy Freefall on 04/02/22 at 16:57:25

I use a Decware ZStage - a minimalist preamp - with my Rachael and it is a great combination.

Used ones come up for sale periodically on the Decware classified forum.

Title: Re: Best PreAmp for Rachael?
Post by ChrisC on 04/02/22 at 23:27:43

thanks for the suggestion. how do you find that plays with the ZROCK?

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Title: Re: Best PreAmp for Rachael?
Post by Tommy Freefall on 04/04/22 at 04:58:26

They're a great pairing.

The ZStage adds weight/density to the music, while the ZRock allows you to tailor the bass. Hugely helpful on poor recordings or when playing low res streaming services.