Best pre/pro 2 channel?

kelley
kelley Posts: 287
edited December 2003 in Electronics
I've got all the pieces of my ht finally settled except a pre/pro. I'm pretty much sold on the B&K Ref30 but before I make the move I'm wondering what the consenses is on which pre/pro also does good 2 channel. Ref 30's can be had for less than a grand used now so I want to stay in that area. Thanks. btw I haven't heard a Ref 30 or any pre/pro for that matter. Just going off of reviews.
SDS-400, SDA-1B, SVS 20-39pc+, B&K Ref 50, Denon 2900
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  • begbie
    begbie Posts: 630
    edited November 2003
    I'd look at the Anthem Tlp1 pre-amp as well. Competitive to the B&K and I think it retails for $699 or less.

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  • pjdami
    pjdami Posts: 1,894
    edited November 2003
    Kelley,

    Nice choice if you decide to go with B&K. I have the PT5 / ST125.2 for my two channel rig and love the sound. Very warm and inviting.

    The word out is that on Dec. 1 B&K has dropped prices on the Ref 50 and AVR 507 by $1,000. Not sure what this will do to the used Audiogon market, but may make prices drop further if one can get a Ref 50 brand new for $2,000 from an authorized dealer.

    The Anthem is another fine choice. Also a very musical pre-pro is the Audio Refinement Pre-2DSP. I listened to an Audio Refinement integrated over the weekend at a dealer and was impressed with its sound. The Audio Refinement doesn't have as many features / versatility as the B&K / Anthem though.

    Others to consider would be the Rotel RSP 1066 and the Outlaw 950. However, the B&K, Anthem, or Audio Refinement will perform slightly better musically for two channel than the Rotel or Outlaw. Of course this is a subject for debate as personal preference comes into play here as well.

    Paul
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  • James
    James Posts: 1
    edited November 2003
    Marantz 510R


    good old fasioned power :)
    James Crivellone
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  • kelley
    kelley Posts: 287
    edited December 2003
    6th Ave is down to $1499 for new Ref 30's, not too bad.
    SDS-400, SDA-1B, SVS 20-39pc+, B&K Ref 50, Denon 2900
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