Preamp advice

POLKHT
POLKHT Posts: 138
edited March 2005 in Electronics
I need some advice on choosing a stereo preamp. I was looking to get a Parasound PHP-850 to match my HCA-1000 amp, but that pre is discountinued. I would like some thing similar in that price range. I don't need anything fancy. Any suggestions?
I was also considering the Audiosource preone, but I have been told it's not that great. I would also prefer new, unless it was a killer deal. Thanks
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    You're not going to do better than that 850 under 1K or so. Check audiogon and Ebay...that's definitely the preamp to pick up if you can find it...
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  • faster100
    faster100 Posts: 6,124
    edited March 2005
    I have one,parasound ph/p850 replaced by my tube pre-amp... I know this doesnt help now. but i'm thinking of selling it.. will let ya know if you don't find one elsewhere...
    MY HT RIG:
    Sherwood p-965
    Sherwood sd871 dvd
    Rotel 1075 amp x5
    LSI15 mains
    LsiC center
    LSIfx surround backs
    Lsi7 side surrounds
    SVS pb12/plus2

    2 Channel Rig:

    nad 1020 Pre-amp
    Rotel 1080 stereo amp
    Polk sda 2B
    kenwood grunt Tuner
    realistic lab 450 TT
    Signal cable IC
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited March 2005
    there's one on ebay right now that's being sold with an HCA-1000...
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited March 2005
    i'll vouch for it, i just got the pre used from this sight. it was a huge improvement over the rotel i had. its amazing the performance it gives me for the less than 200 used i spent for it.

    you want to make an effort to find it and get it in your house asap :D
    Living Room 2 Channel -
    Schiit SYS Passive Pre. Jolida CD player. Songbird streamer. California Audio Labs Sigma II DAC, DIY 300as1/a1 Ice modules Class D amp. LSi15 with MM842 woofer upgrade, Nordost Blue Heaven and Unity interconnects.

    Upstairs 2 Channel Rig -
    Prometheus Ref. TVC passive pre, SAE A-205 Amp, Wiim pro streamer and Topping E50 DAC, California Audio Labs DX1 CD player, Von Schweikert VR3.5 speakers.

    Studio Rig - Scarlett 18i20(Gen3) DAW, Mac Mini, Aiyma A07 Max (BridgedX2), Totem Mites
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