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Looking for a new preamp Max $5k
Hi All!
I'm new here and this is my 1st post.
As the title says, I'm looking for a new preamp as part of a new system I'm putting together.
So, decided on Klipsch Cornwall IV, Parasound Halo 21a+
What I want in the preamp:
SS or Tube is an option, that decision will be finalized by listening to the combo if possible
All analog...No DAC
Tape Loop
At least 4 inputs Plus
MM & MC phono input
XLR in and out are fine but not required
Remote that controls Volume, Bass and Treble, Mute
A tuner would be fantastic!!!
I'm sure I'm forgetting something and I'm sure all here will point me to some other options I'd want.
Thanks!!!
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Feature-packed preamp like you have described including built-in tuner is rare but it exists, i.e, Emotiva BasX PT2. But it has DAC (sigh), The built-in tuner is more likely to be found in consumer-grade ’Receiver’ that has also an amplification section. I suggest that you prioritize sound quality over features and focus on the audiophile grade gears. |
Good luck, I want tubes, I wanted full featured also, and also want a MODE control, I like McIntosh’s version. It’s a big help when I balance my Speaker’s L-Pads I have ALL that, but it takes 3 items to do it. I would not change anything, if one piece dies, I get another without any alternate consideration. This is the heart of the system, no remote anything McIntosh Tube Tuner/Preamp mx110z Why I tried one, love it. https://positive-feedback.com/Issue77/vintage_mcintosh_experience.htm //////////////////////////////////////////////// Remote Control On top of this stack for my Garage/Shop system is the Remote Solution I use for each of my 3 systems (main, office, garage/shop): Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller. Remote Power; Volume; Balance; Treble; Bass; 4 line in.
totally silent, does everything via one Philips chip
//////////////////////////////////////// SUT for MC to Preamp’s MM Phono 1 or Phono 2 Certainly not compact, I’ve never been happier with my system. ///////////////////////////// Hear it? My speakers sound a lot like your's will, drop by, bring your amp!
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New, or is Used an Option? I started this here for a friend: Tube Preamp with MM and MC. Perhaps something mentioned, or will help you find something, or clarify your thinking. Many Preamps that have MC, like my Luxman SQ-N150, have a single fixed impedance and gain, most often I see 100 ohm. That's limiting, but ok for my office. Main system: that's not enough. Most will advise a separate Phono Stage, my friend's quest is for a Preamp with MC options built-in. |
Thank you for the comments. The tuner was a wild want and really didn't expect to find one configured this way. I'll spend plenty of time searching other posts for valuable information. I will probably get lambasted for this but, I really don't understand any unit without tone controls. There is no way all material will sound the way a listener wants strictly based on how the engineer decided the recording should should. Please continue to offer preamp suggestions! Thanks again. |
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