Thanks for all of your replies. I went on and bought a used ACT3 today and we’ll see how it sounds. Can’t be any worse than the Yamaha receiver I’m currently using.
Acurus ACT3 vs. Others
I'm in the market for a used Music/HT preamp and was wondering if I could get some feedback on the Acurus ACT3. I'm debating picking up a ACT3 or waiting for the B&K ref30 to come down in price. I will be sticking with 5.1 channel HT for a while so I don't need all the features of the new units. My main question is if newer units (B&K Ref30) are sonically that much better or if it's just the added features? What would be better for 2 channel.
My budget is under $800 and my system is below:
Speakers: B&W CDM-1s
Preamp: Yamaha 995
Amp: B&K AV5000
Cables: Signal Cable
My budget is under $800 and my system is below:
Speakers: B&W CDM-1s
Preamp: Yamaha 995
Amp: B&K AV5000
Cables: Signal Cable