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surayne
26-09-2014, 16:21
I'm looking for a balanced solid state line-level preamp. Something like a Musical Fidelity A1 FBP would be ideal, or possibly a Meridian 502. Budget is up to about £500. I would also consider trading my Meridian 568 processor and / or 556 power amp.
loo
26-09-2014, 16:51
I'm looking for a balanced solid state line-level preamp. Something like a Musical Fidelity A1 FBP would be ideal, or possibly a Meridian 502. Budget is up to about £500. I would also consider trading my Meridian 568 processor and / or 556 power amp.

Hi I am not selling mine but can recommend the project RS pre it's head
And shoulders above the A1 FBP. Which I have also owned , it's a little over your
Budget new but worth every penny and upgrade able with a separate PS at a
Later date , worth consideration
Cheers
Rick E
26-09-2014, 17:20
There was a Plinius CD LAD on the wam, bang on budget, and known to be spot on. I know the current seller and I owned it before him. Brilliant pre too!
surayne
26-09-2014, 18:31
Thanks chaps. Looks like the Plinius has sold, unfortunately. The Project looks interesting, will keep it in mind but would prefer a used item for now.
surayne
30-09-2014, 17:32
Still looking.
surayne
02-10-2014, 22:05
Still looking, the budget may be flexible for the right preamp!
swampdog
03-10-2014, 19:00
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I have a very nice Parasound Halo P3 spare if you are interested....[/:thumbsup:SIZE]
surayne
04-10-2014, 05:53
Thanks Paul, but the Parasound wasn't quite to my taste when I last tried it.
tannoy man
04-10-2014, 08:48
Benchmark DAC 1 HDR, only one line level input but lots of Digital inputs I absolutely love mine
surayne
10-10-2014, 22:56
Still looking.
walpurgis
10-10-2014, 23:02
Still looking.

How about something a bit different? I use one of these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Meixing-MingDa-MC-9-Passive-PreAmplifier-MC9-New-/270466256529

It's amazing!

It's not exactly passive, it uses transformer matching and has slight gain. Similar principle to the highly regarded Music First TVC pre-amps.

I bought mine from this seller.
surayne
12-10-2014, 16:05
Thanks, but I need a preamp with more than one input, and preferably remote controlled.
It Cost How Much!?!
13-10-2014, 13:44
U have a Krell KRC3, boxed with original remote if this is of interest. Very good condition.
swampdog
16-10-2014, 11:05
[SIZE=3]ok, well what about an Opera Consonance Cyber 50? Doh! just realised you need a balanced pre.... :doh:
surayne
16-10-2014, 17:59
U have a Krell KRC3, boxed with original remote if this is of interest. Very good condition.

Bob, PM sent a day or two ago...