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Preamp with tone control.

Hello guys,
I need help to choose preamp. I'm building my system now and I will use Pro-Ject Xpression III turn table, Dynaco ST70 tube amp and B&WCM5 speakers. My question is, what kind preamp you can recommend for ST70 tube amp and, also I prefer to have tone control.
Found few preamps:
1. NAD C 165BEE ($899)
2. NAD 114 ($280)
3. AUDIO RESEARCH SP-4 ($550)
May be some one can recommend better choice.
Thanks!
mrmiele
mrmiele OP
13 posts
 
"Not many (In recent memory) preamps have tone controls.."
Right, so if I want disent system how I can control bass/treble?
Thanks for recommendation, will do my research.
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philjolet
2,305 posts
 
how about a Quad 99? It has the famous tilt control that lets you control tonal balance.

A pretty nice sounding unit that allows you to focus on the music.
rcziech
47 posts
 
Cambridge and McIntosh have tone controls.

The NAD tone controls don't give much cut or boost -- maybe 5 or 6 db's. You have to almost max out the controls to hear a difference.

McIntosh gives a lot of boost or cut -- about 10 or 12 db's
vmk
41 posts
 
Why not add a graphic equalizer? I believe Audiosource is still making them.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
I recommend a Dynaco PAS 3X. This is a great sounding preamp and it is the mate to your ST 70. The PAS 3X is a little different than the other PAS preamps in that the tone controls are defeated when set to the center position for best sound. This preamp will always be worth as much or more than what you pay for it today and represents an excellent value.
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