How about a Fun Contest? Yes! That is what I did in this video. I made a list of Best to Worst Preamps based on my audio experience. Here, you will get to know my 5 Best preamplifiers and the 2 Worst preamplifiers I have owned. Comment below if you own devices that are different from or similar to those shown in the video. Also, take the liberty to share your ranking. I await your reply. Your support and interaction mean the world π to me. About Me π¨π½βπ¦²ππ½ Hi, I am Jay! My audio journey began over a decade ago when I started as a simple consumer who enjoyed trying different power amplifier brands in order to understand their unique sonic characteristics. This led me to own over 300 power amplifiers with thousands upon thousands of hours of trial and error. My curiosity never stopped, so I began to explore new speaker brands, preamplifiers, cables, DACs and many other components to form the ultimate audio system. My relentless pursuit of knowledge is what led me to create Jay's Audio Lab LLC, so I can help you build an awesome system that will sweep you off your feet! Knowledge is power! Are you tired of buying the wrong audio components for your sound system? Are you spending your hard-earned money on this hobby and not getting anywhere? Let me help you avoid the same mistakes! β Join me on a 1-hour Consultation service: https://www.jaysaudiolab.com/services β Check Out my audio equipment on SALE: https://www.jaysaudiolab.com/goingout β Become a Patron and unleash exclusive content that I do not post on YouTube: https://www.jaysaudiolab.com/plans-pricing β Shop the Best Audio Equipment: https://www.jaysaudiolab.com/shop β A Quick Summary of the Video As an audio device enthusiast, I have owned over 300 amplifiers, and from that list, I have picked 24 preamps for today's audio contest. The 24 Nominees in the Preamps Category are Audio Research REF6SE, Audio Research REF10, Mola Mola Makua, PS Audio BHK Signature, Dartzeel NHB N18NS MK2, Boulder 2110, Boulder 3010, Boulder 2010, Gryphon Pandora, Gryphon Zena, Gryphon Commander, Soulution 725, McIntosh C1100, McIntosh C2500, Constellation Pictor, Constellation Virgo III, Pass Labs XP30, Pass Labs XP32, SIMAudio 740P, Momentum HD, Block Audio, Luxman C900U, VAC Master, Merrill Audio Christine. My audio journey has not been easy, and some preamps have tested time. There have been preamps that I could not recommend more to people who come for consultations. Similarly, there also have been preamps that have disappointed me as an owner. But an audio enthusiast's life is supposed to be filled with trials and errors. I have exactly done that. HiFi systems and devices are expensive. Saving small amounts of money to finally purchase a preamp worth thousands of dollars and not being happy with the product is quite a bummer! I have made this fun contest video to share my opinions and experience with these preamps from different brands and their packaging over the years. Please note that your opinions and rankings might be different from mine. And that is completely okay! It is our differences that make us unique in this audio experience journey. Share your thoughts with the Audio Community and enrich the comment section. Subscribe to my channel for more such updates! β€οΈπ¬π #hifi #audiophile #audio #preamp #hometheater #awards