Musical Fidelity A3CR preamp?

audiocr381ve
audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
edited November 2013 in Electronics
I used the search and saw a few threads speaking positively about this dual mono preamp but they were over a decade old. I was wondering if I should jump on or pass on this preamp that popped up locally for $500. I'm interested in the phono section and a working remote for a change! Could my money be better spent elsewhere? I already have the dared sl2000a tube pre.

Excuse my brevity, I'm writing this from my iphone. Thanks guys!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,567
    edited November 2013
    That's a good price for the piece, well below the current market value. No tubes, but a nice pre amp.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited November 2013
    Why not move up the Dared line if you like them ? Add the 5 bones to what you'd get for the 2000 and move up.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2013
    I owned 2 of them, both were very enjoyable. That's a bargain.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited November 2013
    When it comes to certain brands, I wouldn't hesitate to own any of their stuff, MF is one such brand.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • audiocr381ve
    audiocr381ve Posts: 2,588
    edited November 2013
    tonyb wrote: »
    Why not move up the Dared line if you like them ? Add the 5 bones to what you'd get for the 2000 and move up.

    I was never in love with my Dared SL2000a. I've rolled in some great tubes from Brock and still, I was never really floored by them. I actually preferred my Adcom GFP-750. One thing I can't stand is the noise. I've tried a couple of different amps with it, and it still comes in way to hot gain wise with very audible hum from 10 feet away. Another thing is the remote doesn't work, and no one is able to find replacements. I'm just done with it at this point and want to get into vinyl again.

    Thanks for all the help guys! I'm going to pick it up today.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited November 2013
    Bring a dolly, it's probably the heaviest preamp you'll ever lift....LOL
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • craigbrowe
    craigbrowe Posts: 4
    edited November 2013
    That's a good price for the piece, well below the current market value.I agree with what he said.
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  • indyhawg
    indyhawg Posts: 1,642
    edited November 2013
    That is a great price for that pre. Did you pick it up? If so, how does it compare to your Dared or Adcom?
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