WTD: Budget Remote Preamp

[glenann]

As per the title, I’m looking for a reasonably priced remote preamp. I’ve just bought grog’s Sumo Polaris and need something to get me by.
I’ve always fancied trying an LDR Coffee passive. I’ve owned a couple of Audio Synthesis pre’s in years gone by and always enjoyed those, but couldn’t afford them now.
A creek OBH-22 might fit the bill. Or anything you have that’s sub £200… it’s all about the notes. In both respects!

Thanks all

[Pigmy Pony]

You missed this by a couple of weeks, but if you can find another, they really are superb for the money. I'd sell you mine, but I don't want to



This one went for £140, which is probably about right.

[glenann]

I’m not sure whether to thank you or not for that! I’ve just seen the new Schiit Saga 2. When they’re available it might be worth a look.

Thanks buddy

[Firebottle]

I have a relay controlled passive pre with 4 inputs if that is suitable?



That's a generic picture, I don't have it with me atm. The unit is black case with silver front panel.

I have done a small mod to make it 0-64 steps to make volume adjustment more quickly. With 2 remote controls.

How does £80 posted sound?

[glenann]

Hi Alan,
Thanks for that. The price is certainly right! Even after owning a couple of passives in the past, I'm not that technical so unsure about compatibility with the Sumo. Thats why I thought about the Schiit Saga 2. It's passive, and has 2 gain levels.
I think the Sumo had a 47k input impedance. Would that be suitable with a passive?

[Firebottle]

Impedance of the Sumo is no problem, but there is no gain in the pre.

What will your source be? If it is a CD player or DAC with 2V output that should be OK.

[mr sneff]

I've got a Parasound Z pre 2 going spare.
Nice little remote controlled preamp, £160 delivered.

[glenann]

Yeah, I'm using an old M2Tech Young DAC I bought on here from Emmings some years ago. Still works great and has a 2.65Vrms output I believe?

[glenann]

I've got a Parasound Z pre 2 going spare.
Nice little remote controlled preamp, £160 delivered.

I'll look into that, not familiar with it. Thank you

[Macca]

I think input sensitivity is quite low on the Sumos. A passive will still work but you might get better results with a preamp that has gain.

I'd try it with both, sometimes it's the only way to be sure you're getting optimal sound quality.