Mail order pre amp

apc
apc Posts: 779
edited July 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
A friend wants to know a reliable mail order pre amp dealer. No details. Any suggestions to pass along?
Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited July 2007
    I've ordered from both Audio Advisor and Music Direct and never have had any issues.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited July 2007
    underwood hifi. Wally is a good guy to deal with. you'll see his stuff on Audiogon too.
    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
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited July 2007
    kit or built?

    Kit: Bottlehead or Hagerman or Transcendent Audio.
    Built: Juicy Music would be well worth considering.
  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited July 2007
    strider wrote: »
    I've ordered from both Audio Advisor and Music Direct and never have had any issues.

    Yep, I would add Acoustic Sounds and if you do not mind waiting for hand built to order Dodd Audio.

    RT1
  • apc
    apc Posts: 779
    edited July 2007
    I've passed the names to my friend. I appreciate the suggestions you offered.
    Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Friend.