There is a Manley Shrimp for sale now for less than a grand. I found the Shrimp to be an engaging pre to listen to while my VAC was in for repair. The volume control is continuous instead of stepped which I find important. Compared to an ARC SP16, it had deeper bass, increased dynamics, and smoother through the mids. I would characterize it as a fun pre to listen to. Compared to the VAC, bass not as extended, not as resolving.
Affordable pre-amp solutions??
Hello folks, I am running a Wadia 302 direct to ASL 1009 monos to Sonus Faber Guarneri. I know that running direct I am missing something, mids could be more fleshed out/greater tonal density etc but I can not afford a great pre-amp at this time so I'm wondering if there is something I can use for the short term, that won't hurt the transparency too much but adds some warmth and body.
Somthing under $1k used...some contenders:
Dodd ELP
Eastern Electric tube buffer
Manley Shrimp
Open to other suggestions...TIA.
Somthing under $1k used...some contenders:
Dodd ELP
Eastern Electric tube buffer
Manley Shrimp
Open to other suggestions...TIA.