Preamp?
crazyeyes
Posts: 74
Hi guys i just got some SDA 2B's i am going to be running them with a Dynaco ST70 tube amp. I was thinking about a McIntosh C28 preamp to go with i was wondering what you guys think as far as a preamp to go with that amp and speakers. Prefer something with a Phono input as i use a record player as well capability for MM and MC cartridges would be nice as well. So any suggestions would be great.
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If you enjoy working with a soldering iron, and would like to keep the Dynaco vibe going strong, I'd suggest this:
http://www.avahifi.com/root/equipment/preamplifier/super_pas_3_rebuild.htm
You can find a good PAS-3 or 3X on eBay or Audiogon for +/- $200 and redo it with the AVA mods, for a total cost of around $600. That's one hell of a good price point for a highly rated pre with line and phono (MM) capabilities. A good step-up transformer will give you MC for less than $100 extra.
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I have a C-28 and I think it's pretty mediocre. No MC support, either.
The Van Alstine modified PAS would be a better choice for me (but that's just me).
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Both of the above posts nailed it!
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Here's a PAS on Audiogon near me. The guy seems unclear as to what he has. From the looks of the pics, and the balance and tone control shunting, it looks like a 3-X that has been totally recapped on both boards and has the SDS power supply mod. Might be a good place to start your journey:
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1168171275
