Please check out the Convergent Audio Technologies/ CAT SL1 preamplifier. No affiliation. I bought one recently on Audiogon after my tube vendor praised it so highly. He's been at this for Forty years. The tube expert was dead on. He and the seller said that the phono stage is a must to listen to. I've been in awe. All I want to do is listen these days. Happy hunting, Roy
Shopping for a preamp
I’m in the market for a preamp. I use a Rogue Cronus Magnum Integrated. I have been looking at phono-pre’s which is fine if I use my integrated as a line stage and power amp. I am also thinking long term so I may be best suited to buy a preamp with built in pre and add a power amp down the road. Budget is between $2,500-$4K.
I've had my eye on:
Herron VTPH2
Whest Three Signature
ARC DSPre
Pass Labs XP-15
I welcome all recommendations on those listed above as well as for other phono-pre’s or for a preamp with built in phono-pre.
My set-up:
Rogue Cronus Magnum
Zu Soul MkII
VPI Scout 1.1
Soundsmith Zephyr MkII
Zu Cabling
I've had my eye on:
Herron VTPH2
Whest Three Signature
ARC DSPre
Pass Labs XP-15
I welcome all recommendations on those listed above as well as for other phono-pre’s or for a preamp with built in phono-pre.
My set-up:
Rogue Cronus Magnum
Zu Soul MkII
VPI Scout 1.1
Soundsmith Zephyr MkII
Zu Cabling