Hi all,
Looking for an active preamp. Would prefer something solid state i think. Would consider valves too
No Phonostage necessary. RCA inputs and outputs ARE necessary.
Budget is around £500
Open to suggestions too.
Hi all,
Looking for an active preamp. Would prefer something solid state i think. Would consider valves too
No Phonostage necessary. RCA inputs and outputs ARE necessary.
Budget is around £500
Open to suggestions too.
This is DIY territory IMO, would be tempted by a Pass DCB1. Haven’t been up to date recently on what kits and stuff are on DIYAudio, but would take a look.
Mana Acoustics Racks / Bright Star IsoNodes Decoupling >> Allo DigiOne Player >> Pedja Rogic's Audial Model S DAC + Pioneer PL-71 turntable / Vista Audio phono-1 mk II / Denon PCL-5 headshell / Reson Reca >> LFD DLS >> LFD PA2M (SE) >> Royd RR3s.
Have a look for a Forte Model 2. Yes, it's a Nelson Pass design and sounds remarkably good. I should have kept mine.
It also has one of the best inbuilt phono stages around.
You'll want one if you read this bit of info here: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio...ort_order=desc
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I'm Paul.
I have a WD Pre3 and Psu3. A valve preamp that uses massive output transformers in order to have a very low output impedance. Can post some pics if you are interested?
£500 + delivery - it’s quite heavy.
~Paul~
Hmm. I'm just pondering if I should consider parting with my VTL Deluxe valve pre-amp. It's a fabulous sounding thing.
Hi Oliver
Keep your eyes open for an adcom gfp-750.
It should be in your budget and is a stonker, much overlooked but fantastic.
Steve...
Turntable; Rega p8
Cartridge; Alpheta mc
Phono Stage; Rega Aria, Bigbottle 3 mm/mc
Amplifier; Rega Elicit
Speakers; Rega Rx3