If you don't mind Solid State, then try to audition the Atoll PR300. It's an unbelievable match. You'll be amazed by the results. Even better than Parasound's own JC-2 preamp. I have that combo, and for a price and being SS it's unbeatable, IMO.
Preamp to match SS Amp, under $2k used
I'm looking for a preamp to match my Parasound A21 amp and Revel F32 speakers. My budget for this is $2k, and I'll mention that my musical tastes are largely rock music, though I enjoy female vocals as well. I'm also looking for a unit with reasonably good bass response, though this is not the very highest priority (else I might be looking at SS preamps).
Two units I had in mind are the Cary SLP-98 F1 and something from ARC (perhaps the LS-16). I won't be using the phono stage, so I'd rather not pay extra for a unit due to the phono stage. I'll also mention that I'd like to have RCA inputs/outputs.
Are there any other units that the community here might recommend?
Two units I had in mind are the Cary SLP-98 F1 and something from ARC (perhaps the LS-16). I won't be using the phono stage, so I'd rather not pay extra for a unit due to the phono stage. I'll also mention that I'd like to have RCA inputs/outputs.
Are there any other units that the community here might recommend?