Pre amp suggestions please

[hughandella]

Hi

A friend of mine has a Lenco af3302 power amplifier ( not a brand I know but google search seems to suggest it was/is decent quality (well price ) back in the day )
I am looking to get him an appropriate pre to go with it --- plainly vintage if in good condition is not an issue, and probably preferred --- he does like tone controls --- budget is not large looking around £150 region - black is preferred but not essential--- I have offered him a Sony 670ES in pre only mode only so think that is Japanese makes covered (?) --- not that I think tubes are available at this price but it has to be shipped to Turkey too so prefer sometg quite robust --- please PM me with ideas or I am equally happy ot have them on a thread if you are, so we can get comments ---- I am not too bad on newer gear but this is sometg I need help on so if you've got a hidden gem please let me know even if it is £200 no offers - I would expect to pay within 2 working days of agreeing purchase and hopefully quicker than that
tks in advance
chris

[pitadavespa]

Hi Chris,

I don't know that poweramp but, considering it probably has very sensitive inputs, it may work very well with a passive preamp.

I have an in as new condition Icon Audio Passive Pre that I used with my monoblocks (Temple Audio). Since I'm changing my system, I'm letting it go. :rolleyes:
It's VERY well made, weights around 2Kg (not 350g like they state in the website) and sounds just great.

PM me in case your interested.

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Luis

[technobear]

A Quad 34 or 44 would fit the bill.

[struth]

Yes a fettled quad pre should fit the bill. 33, 34 etc

[Monty]

I have a Quad 33 available for £75 and a Crimson 610 for £125.

[Spectral Morn]

Thread moved as Private Exhibitions is for items for sale or wanted and your post seems more like a request for advice as opposed to the former.


Regards Neil