Counterpoint SA-3.1 Tube preamp

**gerlando** · 01-05-2020, 17:56

Originally Posted by andyrlb

Well I was going to buy a nice integrated once I’d sold this but maybe I should try an alternative power amp with this instead

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**andyrlb** · 01-05-2020, 18:00

Originally Posted by gerlando

Flipping eck mate thanks for that I really appreciate the time you must have spent looking.
I’ve made my decision now , quad 909 , I hope the counterpoint will work with though I’m not confident because of the impedance thing , if not then once it sells I’ll look for a passive pre ( if it sells ! )

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**andyrlb** · 02-05-2020, 05:17

May swap for an ss pre

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**andyrlb** · 03-05-2020, 08:35

Bump

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**gerlando** · 03-05-2020, 11:18

https://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/...ad-909.156643/

**gerlando** · 03-05-2020, 11:19

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184277161384

**walpurgis** · 03-05-2020, 12:02

I'd try the Counterpoint with the 909, you never know, it may work well. Failing that, a decent passive would definitely sound good.

I like Quad power amps, but their pre-amps (that I've tried) have not impressed.

The cheap Little Bear passive sounded better in my system than the Tisbury did. I sold the Tisbury and kept the Little Bear. (also made an Alps Blue pot passive with two selectable inputs that sounds just fine ).

**andyrlb** · 03-05-2020, 12:19

Originally Posted by walpurgis

I'd try the Counterpoint with the 909, you never know, it may work well. Failing that, a decent passive would definitely sound good.

I like Quad power amps, but their pre-amps (that I've tried) have not impressed.

The cheap Little Bear passive sounded better in my system than the Tisbury did. I sold the Tisbury and kept the Little Bear. (also made an Alps Blue pot passive with two selectable inputs that sounds just fine ).

Thanks for that mate

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**andyrlb** · 07-05-2020, 11:48

As I definitely need a passive preamp
I am now offering to package this lovely preamp now should collection be putting buyers off , It will be very well packaged.
Courier to be organised and paid for by the buyer and at their risk .

Or do you have a nice passive preamp

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**Firebottle** · 07-05-2020, 13:45

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hiend-PGA...97.m4902.l9144

Very transparent as is, incredibly so with a couple of modifications. Go for the PGA2311 version.
Beer money and remote control.

I use a similar modified unit in my system.

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