Nu Force 9v3 Mono Recommendations

[tapid]

So, everyday can be different and exciting ( read costly ) on eBay and this was certainly no different. So I need a nice pre amp to match my Nuforce 9v3 mono blocks
that I was fortunate enough to win on the auction site recently. These are class D amps, being genuine analog switching amplifiers capable of driving low impedance loads ( 320 watts @ 2 ohms )
I know its unlikely anyone, or at least not many would have tried these monos but any input would be appreciated on ideas for a pre amp. Budget would be around 400 ish, but that could well
end up stretching like a rubber band me thinks !. Thanks for looking.

[hifinutt]

?? https://www.schiit.co.uk/Saga_S

certainly found the saga to be very able for the money . I will be getting out the schitt freya to use with my class D monoblocks soon . however the bel canto pre 3 [vbs ] is an exceptional match with them so it may not be too soon

[tapid]

Thanks Phil. Sort of suggestion I was looking for. Always hard to beat a bit of Schiit !

[struth]

The quad vena 2 is an excellent amp that I use in pre mode.
Has remote as well. Even Bluetooth should you wish.
Been very happy with sound. Also handy to have a small size integrated as a back up

[JohnJo]

I have a black Primare Pre 30 which is very nice and fully remote controlled if it would interest you Brian?

I’d need £500 plus postage for it but I think it’s well worth it and should hold its value well.

Very well built piece of kit.

Edit: It’s fully balanced input to output but offers RCA connections too! :D

[AD Audio]

Hi Brian,
You need a pre with balanced out to max out those Class D amps
David

[tapid]

Thanks David. Have you ever worked on or no anything about these nuforce amps ?. Thanks for the replies everybody. Something to ponder over in the days/ wks to come.

[AD Audio]

Hi Brian,
I have-a while back now-and they definitely did better with a balanced out pre
David

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[tapid]

Thanks David. Yes, the reviews and the guy I bought them off say they can be sensitive to cable swapping. Save up for a balanced output pre then lol

[hifinutt]

the schiit freya solid state has balanced out and just slightly above your budget

https://www.schiit.co.uk/preamps/Freya%20S

[AD Audio]

Isn't it a passive?

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[hifinutt]

its a passive and an active , great fun for playing with . i have the valve one [old type freya]

from the blurb

Schiit Freya S is a Balanced Passive or Active Pre amp with Remote Control
Schiit Freya S is, quite simply, a solid-state Freya+. Like Freya+, it’s a true no-excuses, balanced, remote-control preamp! Switch between passive mode and Nexus™ differential gain stage, enjoy the fine control of a 128-step relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control with perfect channel matching, and control it all from the comfort of your favorite chair.

[tapid]

its a passive and an active , great fun for playing with . i have the valve one [old type freya]

from the blurb

Schiit Freya S is a Balanced Passive or Active Pre amp with Remote Control
Schiit Freya S is, quite simply, a solid-state Freya+. Like Freya+, it’s a true no-excuses, balanced, remote-control preamp! Switch between passive mode and Nexus™ differential gain stage, enjoy the fine control of a 128-step relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control with perfect channel matching, and control it all from the comfort of your favorite chair.

Been enjoying your Schiit work ( had to get that in ) on the other forum as well Phil... hmmm interesting and plenty to ponder on. Never had a passive before and the temptation to try one certainly appeals.
The Freya seems very flexible and the balanced connection is an added bonus. Also thinking about the Tisbury at a nice price with not much to lose.
Just to mention TNT Audio say on a review of these nu force monos that the important factor on what preamp to use is the noise/ signal ratio. Not researched what that actually means ? lol,anybody ?
Reviews I know can often be taken with a pinch of salt !.Thanks again.

[hifinutt]

thanks , well just got the freya out to connect up to the ice power monoblocks and i shall keep you posted

[hifinutt]

For some reason the freya was no brilliant with my class d mono,s . In passive form , it was brilliant with the firebottle monos but not these class d . Afraid to say the active bel canto pre 3 vbs went back in pronto .

[AD Audio]

That's what I found a few years ago:active was best and valve pre absolutely best combo

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[hifinutt]

yes , i have had many passives and most times they are great . on this occasion it was limp and insipid !!!