No BS pre amp

tonyb

No more than the Primaluna Russ, from what I gather anyway. Pick up a used Joule around 2k, hard to beat for that used price imho. Ernie is spankin' the monkey to one right now as we speak.

lightman1

PFB...how about "loaning" me that Primaluna.

polkfarmboy

Lol, I actually would if I was gona sell it. I will be selling the slp05 and if you want that on loan before you buy it then sure why not.

polkfarmboy

I am going to throw this out as a suggestion because I think it was a special piece and would make anyone happy, the dared mc7p? That little thing with premium tubes would make anyone happy thats not snobby.

lightman1

Dared makes some fine products. Good sound for little coin. Might throw that one into the ring as a contender.
I tried to get Steve drunk and swipe his Vincent. But to no avail. Man can hold his booze.
And when I get home and if you still have the slp05, i ay take you up on that offer.
I don't live in Mexico, 'sall good.

lightman1

tonyb wrote: »

No more than the Primaluna Russ, from what I gather anyway. Pick up a used Joule around 2k, hard to beat for that used price imho. Ernie is spankin' the monkey to one right now as we speak.

Now THAT is the way describe a piece of gear!

polkfarmboy

I owned the joule la100 mk3 for around a year, it was a decent preamp but gets hyped up too much. I would not pay 2k for that Tony if thats the model your suggesting?

erniejade

I have the lap150A. The extra $ on mine is because of the phono board. Its a 2 piece unit.

I do like mine quite a bit but remember I prefer a little more mellow / bloom sound especially since I sit close to the speakers. Since lightman speakers are on the analytic side of the spectrum, I would recommend something that has more bloom to it vs "correct"sounding to give you a little more balance overall sound. The emmies he has also have amazing imaging.

lightman1

erniejade wrote: »

I have the lap150A. The extra $ on mine is because of the phono board. Its a 2 piece unit.

I do like mine quite a bit but remember I prefer a little more mellow / bloom sound especially since I sit close to the speakers. Since lightman speakers are on the analytic side of the spectrum, I would recommend something that has more bloom to it vs "correct"sounding to give you a little more balance overall sound. The emmies he has also have amazing imaging.

Now we're on the same page You're right about the imaging. And I prefer an easier sound. Tame the beasts a little without losing the imaging.

erniejade

The Backart is also a wonderful unit and has a nice wide soundstage but a little more presence to it without being analytic.

littlewoodboats

lightman1 wrote: »

littlewoodboats wrote: »

This is not playing in the same league as some of the options given but for a little less than a grand you could find a clean Adcom GFP-750 then send it to Big Sky Audio for a "best of everything" restoration/upgrade.

Rick's work would make it easy to sell if you did not like the result.

I can dig it. I've owned a couple of Adcom pre's. Bang for the buck good sound. And I did not know about the upgrades. Thanks for that little nugget!

Go to the Big Sky Audio page and look under upgrades. The last time I talked with Rick he still had a supply of BlackGate caps.

In for the grand on the GFP-750 with upgrades and have the leftover grand for some tube goodness to hang off the processor loop. I copied what H9 had done and used the Dared SL2000A with mine. It seems he has since moved on from the combination but could tell you more than I ever could.

tonyb

polkfarmboy wrote: »

I owned the joule la100 mk3 for around a year, it was a decent preamp but gets hyped up too much. I would not pay 2k for that Tony if thats the model your suggesting?

I should have been more specific, the Joule 150 models, and I agree, the 100 can be a bit too much bloom.

Realistic

Hey Russ I am loving the p5 thanks for asking. Man I thought I had it tough trying to make a decision, best of luck to you Russ.

halo

Another log for the fire:

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649260306-modwright-swl-90-se-valve-preamp-w-remote/

txcoastal1

halo wrote: »

Another log for the fire:

http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649260306-modwright-swl-90-se-valve-preamp-w-remote/

Here you go Russ

You will have a chance at LSAF to here my new Modwright LS100
I'm a Modwright fan as I really enjoy my KWI200 integrated

Hey this one is in Austin, TX....dare to pull the trigger, we can have it in Dallas for LSAF

Nightfall

polkfarmboy wrote: »

I am going to throw this out as a suggestion because I think it was a special piece and would make anyone happy, the dared mc7p? That little thing with premium tubes would make anyone happy thats not snobby.

Awesome suggestion Got mine for $750 (...or was it $850? Darn CRS) off the forum here with the caps already upgraded to Auricaps.

lightman1

Tubes! I'm swooning.... Methinks a tube pre is the way to go to settle things down. That Dared is nice....hmmmmm.

tonyb

The MC7 is better than the cheaper 2000 for sure. Certainly an option Russ that won't kill the wallet.

mikeyb128

Pick up one of these used. Thank me later... This thing is a beauty. Dual mono design, Extremely sensitive to tube rolling. Forget those tubes that come with them. They take 4 12au7's. Put some nos In there, even mix and match to your liking. **** audio heaven man.

lightman1

mikeyb128 wrote: »

Pick up one of these used. Thank me later... This thing is a beauty. Dual mono design, Extremely sensitive to tube rolling. Forget those tubes that come with them. They take 4 12au7's. Put some nos In there, even mix and match to your liking. **** audio heaven man.

Indeed sir! That's the 03, right? Always liked the Cary goods. And they are located in North Carolina. A few hours up the road from me.
There might be a demo unit laying around their shop......

notified

My You up there in those that them Appalachian Mountains boy? I heres theys got some mighty fine hot dogs up thata way! And I sure dos likes them shiny Cary products too,mighty fine gear ,mighty fines for sures..

lightman1

gudnoyez

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4pz2kXoDo_s

Yep a tube pre is what you need oh don't forget to go along with those hot dogs and bongo burgers get ya sum dem french fried taters take go long wit it uh hmm

mhardy6647

Dennis Had and Cary (together & separately) have been responsible for some wonderful hardware over the years. Cary helped re-write the book; being part of the vanguard bringing back single-ended, direct-heated triode amplification to the modern hifi experience in the 1990s.

tonyb

Amen to that Mr. H, I was very fond of that little DJS, which can still be had around 6-8 bones in those rare occasions they show their face.

lightman1

gudnoyez wrote: »

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4pz2kXoDo_s

Yep a tube pre is what you need oh don't forget to go along with those hot dogs and bongo burgers get ya sum dem french fried taters take go long wit it uh hmm

Ya got me Steve! I sounds jest lik heem. Mmm hmmm. I like biskits with musterd to.mmm hmmm.

lightman1

tonyb wrote: »

Amen to that Mr. H, I was very fond of that little DJS, which can still be had around 6-8 bones in those rare occasions they show their face.

Cary gear has been high on the list. But folks like to hold on to them. Kinda like the hot rod Jolida 100's. Stuff like that just doesn't show up for sale.

tonyb

That's why you need some Dago friends Russ, shake some loose....in a simple suggestive manner of course.

lightman1

That's why you're my boy, Tonyb. Always good to have a "persuader" on my side to close the deal.

tonyb

Boy ?

Why I autta...lol