Opinions on SAE PA10 pre-amp

Fongolio
Fongolio Posts: 3,516
edited June 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Like the title says I'm looking for any opinions on a vintage SAE PA10 pre-amp. Has mm and mc phono inputs with switch adjustable capacitance and resistance on the mm stage. For $100 is this a decent unit? How would it compare with my current Carver C1?

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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited June 2010
    I'm not familiar with this certain model of SAE. I've noticed them on CL lately though. I do know that SAE was considered to be very nice quality sound equipment up til the 202 series??? Someone else may know more about the company. I personally own a SAE T-101 tuner and can say it works great.
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  • pbinpb57
    pbinpb57 Posts: 19
    edited June 2010
    Check this: http://www.jims-sae-site.com/two_system.htm
    Polk Audio~Cambridge Audio~ProJect~Emotiva~Grant Fidelity~a/d/s/~Yaqin~Parasound~Denon~Onkyo~Technics~Pioneer~Elac/Miracord~Musical Fidelity
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited June 2010
    I have a complete SAE Two set that I am selling which has the PA-10 pre amp. It is nice vintage gear. I never had issues with mine and would not be selling it if I didn't have so much other gear. You will like it if you get it.
    Polk HT system 1: LSIC, LSI25 mains, LSI F/X rears, Lsi F/X rear centers,
    Yamaha RX-V2500 System, Carver A753 3 channel amp.

    Polk HT system 2: , SRT system with f/x 1,000's rear speakers on 7.1 system currently using Onkyo TX-RZ820 receiver, powered by Sunfire Grand Theater amp

    Polk Speaker collection: SDA SRS 1.2tl x 2, SRT system, SDA SRS 2 P/B, SDA 2A, SDA 1C Studio, SDA CRS+, Monitor 7B & 4, SRS 3.1tl, RTA 15tl, LS90, LSI 9
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