The Doge 8 at $1550 and the Doge 8 Clarity at $1950 are both excellent preamps and have a very good phono stage. It is very good looking and unsurpassed in performance at anywhere close to its price level. It is available at Pacific Valve.
Greg
Greg
Pre-amp with balanced suggestions?
I'm looking to add a pre-amp to my setup. I've been 100% computer audio for awhile, but have a turntable that I need to integrate now.
I need something with balanced in and out, and I don't need a phono stage in the pre (I have a nice outboard phono pre).
I'm looking for something under $3000 used, transparency, detail, and holographic imaging are my priorities. Something that adds color is not what I want, just neutral and clean.
So what might you suggest?
I need something with balanced in and out, and I don't need a phono stage in the pre (I have a nice outboard phono pre).
I'm looking for something under $3000 used, transparency, detail, and holographic imaging are my priorities. Something that adds color is not what I want, just neutral and clean.
So what might you suggest?