Pre-amp recomendations

Spawndn72
Spawndn72 Posts: 453
edited May 2005 in 2 Channel Audio
Current system:

Adcom GTP-400 pre-amp
Adcom 545 amp
Dual 704 TT
Pioneer DVD/Multi-format player
Rt-707 R2R

So help me replace that GTP-400. What would you guys recomend. I want a definate upgrade. I don't want to spend over $500, $250 would be even better. I need it to have a phono pre built in.

Thanks,
Todd
Setup:
Adcom GFA-545 amp
Nad 1600 pre
Dual 704 TT
Pioneer 707 R2R
Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    How about a GFP-750? On ebay alot for 1/2 or less what they cost new.
    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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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited May 2005
    Your GTP-400 is a pretty decent pre. I can't remember, does that have a phono section? A unit to consider is the Nakamichi CA-5. It has a fantastic phono section. Some here may say it's more of a lateral move. I think it's quite a bit better than the GTP-400. I've owned both and the Nak is simply a great, open, solid preamp. Build quality is top notch. The only other afforable pre I'd consider replacing my Nak with is the GFP-750. However, the GFP-750 has no phono section. Audiogon has a couple of CA-5's I bet you could get them less than the listed price. For some reason the CA-5 is mostly overlooked. Mine was manufactured in 1986 and is still running like new today.

    FWIW

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Spawndn72
    Spawndn72 Posts: 453
    edited May 2005
    Glad you said the 750 did not have a phono section. I have to have a phono. I will look into the Nak. My Gtp-400 is not a bad pre, it's just the one I have is not in very good shape and I figure as long as I am going to be getting a new one, I might as well upgrade.
    Setup:
    Adcom GFA-545 amp
    Nad 1600 pre
    Dual 704 TT
    Pioneer 707 R2R
    Pioneer DV-578A Multi-format
    Polk SDA-2 Mains
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    Sorry about that bud, I thought it had a phono section. My bad. There are some Parasound P/HP-850's on the bay.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2005
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14974&item=5777878006&rd=1

    Nice NAD
    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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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited May 2005
    the odyssey tempest has a great phono section and offers a clear window into the sound of your upstream components you may be able to find a used one but it is hard to find one because people tend to hold on to them. i have had many good preamps including the rotel rc1090.parasound php 850. and the bk avp2030 and though they are all good they cant even play in the same yard as the odyssey tempest. if you can find a used tempest from the original owner the balance of the twenty year warranty is transferable to you. these units are built one at a time in america and are based on the symphonic line rg 2 mk 3 preamp that retails for about $4000 u.s. i dont think you can find a better preamp for the money.
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2005
    Why do 75% of your posts sound like advertisements for your friend Klaus and Odyssey Audio. It's starting to be yawn inducing rhetoric.

    I've heard a couple pieces and it's solid gear for sure, but there is gear that is better and gear on the same level.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • W WALDECKER
    W WALDECKER Posts: 900
    edited May 2005
    i was just offering a option of which there are many others for sure . i dont advertise for any one or any brand the fact that i recommend odyssey gear is based on my personal experience based on cost vs performance. it has nothing to do with rhetoric it is just one opinion in a sea of many. if i come off that way it is just that i am enthusiastic about the gear. in the future i will try to tone down this trait if it bothers people. but i dont feel the need to apologise for it after all everyone is entitled to a opinion. forums are supposed to allow people to express thier ideas, thoughts. experiences and opinions. am i right? p.s was the ctc barbeque designed by john curl and friends and is it the precursor to the parasound jp 1 monoblocks?
    Rogue Audio stereo 100 tube amplifier - Lector Zoe preamplifier with 6H30 pi's
    .Audience AU24SE speaker and ic cables- Chord Qutest DAC - Black Cat Silverstar II 75ohm digital cable-Tyler Acoustics Linbrook Signature system with large bass cabinets to accommodate 10" Seas magnesium woofers.2xhmpsuownoj.jpg
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2005
    I digress, as I have probably been on the horn for things now and then....it just struck me as a little over the top for so few forum posts.

    I guess in the end it's really just excitement that drives our opinions, especially when the gear actually does change our perspective on audio.

    Have fun with those hardcore monoblocks. be sure to tell the neighbors that it's only turned up halfway when they complain ;)

    P.S. Yes, and yes.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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