A lot of the old tube pres are very decent and the market price reflects that as you say. If you get a tube pre at $100 it is very likely that it will need TLC and drive the price up after purchase even if it is advertised as in "working condition". Caps, etc.. need to be replaced after XXX years. If they have been replaced it will be over your price and if they haven't you almost have to expect to do it and that will cost $$$. $100 is tough for a decent reliable tube pre on the open market.. You could bump into a garage sale special.
The Bottlehead Foreplay is a nice new pre at $150 with lots of ways to mod in the future. Foreplay
If you're afraid of the diy work you probably do not want an old <$100 tube pre as you certainly do not want to pay for service.
I don't know the SS market.
Sincerely
I remain,
The Bottlehead Foreplay is a nice new pre at $150 with lots of ways to mod in the future. Foreplay
If you're afraid of the diy work you probably do not want an old <$100 tube pre as you certainly do not want to pay for service.
I don't know the SS market.
Sincerely
I remain,