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Best SS preamp $1000

Looking for advice & opinions to kickstart my search for a new solid state 2-channel pre. Budget is ~$1000 max, new or used.

Must have remote, don't need balanced connections, don't need phono stage.

The rest of my system is: Reference 3A MM de Capo i speakers, Parasound HCA-1000A amp, Logitech Transporter as source, current pre is a Parasound P/LD-1100.

Thanks in advance!
tlhiii
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
The Emotiva.com UPS-1 is geTting very good press and is well within your budget. They offer a 30 day trial period...

-RW-
tlhiii OP
16 posts
 
Thx Rlwainwright, I've noticed the USP-1 and am definitely curious about it. The specs certainly look impressive, especially at the price point. I see them sell on A-gon within hours of being listed, so I could always grab one and test drive it...If it's not for me, it won't be any trouble to move, that seems certain. I wonder if it would be an improvement over my P/LD-1100?
rwwear
2,847 posts
 
If you can find a used PS Audio PCA-2 it is hard to beat. It sounds great and has a lot of flexibility.
avideo
222 posts
 
You might consider a couple of McIntosh Preamps. The C712 and C15. Both have remote controls. Both usually sell for under $1000.00 here on Audiogon..
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