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Please suggest Preamp

Hi,
I am looking for a good preamp, but I have a few things that the amp must have:
1. I have a pair of digital active speakers, so the amp needs to have a digital out, preferably coax. Ideally this output should be responding to the volume setting of the amp.
2. The amp should have at least one more digital output, which outputs to a CD recorder. Since I am planning to digitize all my vinyls, the amp needs A/D convertion on the digital out.
3. My budget is somewhat below $3500

A phone stage and maybe even a Tuner build in would be an appreciated bonus.

This is not too much I am asking for, but the problem is that most amps only have one digital output, and many do not let you record an analog source from the digital out. The best solution I have found so far is the Meridian 562V.2 Multimedia Controller. Other options are usually Preamp/Processors, but I don't really need all the THX etc. stuff. However, it can't hurt either I guess.

Please, if anyone can suggest a preamp that would suit me, post your reply!

Thanks,
DrTebi
drtebi

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tireguy
1,964 posts
 
The accuphase DC-330(current production) would do everything you want except for the tuner, however it is around 15k msrp. For less $ I think the boulder 1012 would do what you want it to, again minus the tuner and that is still over 10k. Everything else I am thinking of is like you said a pre/processor, that's a good question!
Tim
tireguy
1,964 posts
 
CFB-Thanks for clearing up my never ending confusion, I musn't be as famaliar with the 1012 as I thought I was.

Tim
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