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Looking for a Nice Simple Good Sounding Preamp...

I`m looking for a preamp with two RCA inputs, one for a Phono Stage and one for a CD player that has two outputs to drive the amps and that`s it.
I like the idea of something like the Lightspeed but I`m not sure it will work for me.

To help, here`s what I`m working with:
I have Revel F52 (87.5db) speakers powered by a 90/100 watt Rogue ST90 (KT120`s) tube amp.
I`m using a Dayton SA1000 amp to power a Revel Ultima Sub-15 subwoofer.
Currently I'm using a PS Audio GCPH phono stage straight into the Rogue and I`m liking it alot but I want to try other Phono Stages and most do not allow straight to amp hookup.
Also, I just bought a CD recorder to copy vinyl with that`s why I need two inputs.

If the Lightspeed won`t work, what will thats along the same lines...Nice Simple and Good Sounding ??

scm

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scm OP
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Thanks RW but that has alot going on there.
I don`t want to be paying for features that I`ll never use.
scm OP
295 posts
 
Thanks Yogiboy but I`m not looking for a full function preamp like the Perseus, in fact I`m watching diligently for a nice used Rogue Ares phono stage to pop up.

Marakanetz, I don`t think that would work as it doesn`t appear to have inputs for a CD player.

Steve
scm OP
295 posts
 
Guys..thanks for pitching in,really, but the 'little light bulb' just turned on !

Seeing that I really only listen to vinyl and always have (aside from a year or so way back in the mid 80`s).

It seems to me that I can use the Lightspeed and simply unplug the phono stage from it and plug in the CD player whenever I want to, no need then for another switch box/preamp in the system.
Does that sound reasonable ?
scm OP
295 posts
 
I thank you Gents again for all the suggestions. I now have another different phono stage while I`m waiting for a used Rogue Ares to pop up. It`s the Jasmine..sounds pretty good to me.
Anyway..like anyone else I want the cleanest signal and George, the Lightspeed looks tempting. Any new versions on the drawing board with multiple in/outs by chance ?
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