Look in an Andire Diffet 2 preamp. Used within your low budget but vary neutral with abilities you need. Not well known but built in USA and good owner. I owned one and their Forte power amp. It was a good combination, but ultimately upgraded the amp twice before I needed a better preamp.
Recommendations please for good, affordable pre-amp for system?
Hi All,
I'm configuring my first system, and have so far acquired the speakers (Thiel 3.6) and amp (Bryston 4B SST). I believe I need a preamp to complete this (and I believe only a preamp, right?). And I'm hoping you can give me some leads, information, and recommendations. It's a 2-channel setup, and while it would be nice to add some HT capability in the future, I'm seeking as pure a sound as possible.
Some things I've looked at are Theta Casablanca, Bryston 0.5B, and perhaps for future upgrades, model Rotel RSP-1582 and Marantz AVR8802 -- although I'm concerned that those latter two, while brining nice features, will work to molest the signal.
Prime listening will be CD, with some lossless Network-attached storage, and Airplay with Tidal or otherwise Internet radio.
Thanks for your recommendations!
I'm configuring my first system, and have so far acquired the speakers (Thiel 3.6) and amp (Bryston 4B SST). I believe I need a preamp to complete this (and I believe only a preamp, right?). And I'm hoping you can give me some leads, information, and recommendations. It's a 2-channel setup, and while it would be nice to add some HT capability in the future, I'm seeking as pure a sound as possible.
Some things I've looked at are Theta Casablanca, Bryston 0.5B, and perhaps for future upgrades, model Rotel RSP-1582 and Marantz AVR8802 -- although I'm concerned that those latter two, while brining nice features, will work to molest the signal.
Prime listening will be CD, with some lossless Network-attached storage, and Airplay with Tidal or otherwise Internet radio.
Thanks for your recommendations!