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Freeman
20-01-2021, 12:47
For a long time I have been feeding my Temple Audio Monoblock's (with supercharger psu) via a Sonos connect and a Bushmaster MKII dac. Recently I have gone down the analogue route and bought an Audio Technica LPw50 turntable. I'm now looking for a Pre Amp that has two or more inputs. The Tisbury passive seems the obvious choice, I was wondering if their are any other options that I should consider keeping the cost inline with the other components in my system?

Thanks
hifinutt
20-01-2021, 22:48
Grab that khozmo that open doors has in classifieds, bargain
killie99
21-01-2021, 08:19
Except that Khozmo only has 1 input so not much use for someone who wants 2 or more inputs
Emmings
21-01-2021, 09:52
How about a Hypnotize DC B1 Jfet buffer with an MM phono stage using the Elliot Sound Products PCB and Burr Brown OPA2134 jfet audio opamps with 4 inputs. Built in 2019 by disarmamant (Martin)?

I've got this available if you are interested.

Cheers
Dave
hifinutt
21-01-2021, 17:35
Except that Khozmo only has 1 input so not much use for someone who wants 2 or more inputs

whoops ... my bad !
struth
21-01-2021, 18:12
what was the name of the chinese valve and ss dac and pre that lots of us have? had lots of connections and was damn good. ive still actually got one but its all boxed up. xaing zyen or summat. great value
Lawrence001
21-01-2021, 18:29
Xiang Sheng DAC 01a or something? I think there was a 2 and a 3 as well.

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drSM
22-01-2021, 01:52
Musical Paradise MP 701 mkII is the ChiFi super versatile valve preamp.
I have one. Its great value for money. 3 line inputs, 2 sets of outputs.
Macca
22-01-2021, 08:24
How about a Hypnotize DC B1 Jfet buffer with an MM phono stage using the Elliot Sound Products PCB and Burr Brown OPA2134 jfet audio opamps with 4 inputs. Built in 2019 by disarmamant (Martin)?

I've got this available if you are interested.

Cheers
Dave

This is the one to go for IME.
hifinutt
22-01-2021, 17:20
and if not then this has just come up

https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/148606-musical-fidelity-the-preamp-mk1/
Freeman
24-01-2021, 16:52
Hi All,
Thanks for all your suggestions.
I think I'm going to try a Tisbury in the first instance for two reasons.

1. I can send it back if I don't like it.
2. Its British, and I like supporting small UK companies.
hifinutt
24-01-2021, 17:44
good choice
guy
25-01-2021, 09:27
Hi All,
Thanks for all your suggestions.
I think I'm going to try a Tisbury in the first instance for two reasons.

1. I can send it back if I don't like it.
2. Its British, and I like supporting small UK companies.

NVA would fit both ideals - I use one and have been very happy with it
Colin2040
25-01-2021, 22:31
Another to consider is the Schiit Preamp I found it very good.

Colin
hifinutt
26-01-2021, 23:04
Certainly enjoyed the schiit saga
guy
26-01-2021, 23:22
How is schitt pronounced?
hifinutt
26-01-2021, 23:24
Same as the good old Anglo Saxon word s....t !
guy
27-01-2021, 09:37
Who on earth thought that would be a good name for a product :) (although it has got me talking/thinking about it - perhaps "spunky speakers" would be a good one; meaning "lively" of course)
hifinutt
27-01-2021, 22:10
They have a sense of humour ...reading their manuals is hilarious
Freeman
09-02-2021, 20:55
Tisbury passive preamp is now installed. So far I've not been able to hear it which is exactly what I wanted. I can now switch between my digital source and my new turntable. Loving the analogue sound, even my 40 year old albums sound better than I've ever heard them. Already thinking about a cartridge upgrade!