Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.

What are some other budget friendly preamps besides Schiit, the king of budget electronics? With similar quality of build and sound, both solid state or tube options would be welcome.

Thanks,

Mike

mjcmt09-02-2023 2:01am

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mashif Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 92 posts 09-02-2023 at 05:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I currently have a Parasound P5 preamp for sale here. It's in Mint condition and I'm open to offers. See if it fits your needs.
jeffrey125 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 282 posts 09-02-2023 at 05:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Also consider the SPL Phonitor 2.
bpoletti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,525 posts 09-02-2023 at 05:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Try to find a used Herron preamp. Failing that, an ARC SP-6b. The SP-6b is NOT in the same league as the Herron preamps, but it does have a nice phono stage.
mjcmt OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 709 posts 09-02-2023 at 06:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lot's of good ideas, many more expensive than the Schiit $300-850 price range. I'll look preowned and see what hits a cord with me. Thanks again and good day. Mike
audio_guy_uofw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 27 posts 09-02-2023 at 06:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Topping Pre90 - very clean and balanced or single ended options with stepped relay volume control.

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