I need a budget preamp, any ideas?

Bigbang
Bigbang Posts: 233
edited March 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Help,

I'm looking for a preamp to sit between my squeeebox duet and my Adcom GFA-555. I dont have a need for phono and the SQB is my only source. I'm outputing to sda 1c's.

Does anyone have suggestions or possibly something to sell?

Thanks in advance.

David
I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2010
    Please elaborate on "budget".
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    edited March 2010
    around 100ish...
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2010
    Look for an older Parasound.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited March 2010
    Not to jack this thread, but how about under $500 and in tube or SS?

    Ben, you still got those chickens?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited March 2010
    Bigbang wrote: »
    around 100ish...

    Adcom pre's can be had for around $150.
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    edited March 2010
    Thanks Ben and Leroy. Parasound looks like a nice device with good circuitry and an Adcom might have good synergy with the 555. I'll try my luck with CL and the for sale forum here.

    No problem on th HJ Hill. I'll have to upgrade sometime.

    On to the hunt.

    Thanks guys!

    David
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • bikerboy
    bikerboy Posts: 1,211
    edited March 2010
    Hi,
    I have a Superphon Revelation pre amp that I am putting up for sale for $150. It has a seperate power supply and has 2 inputs and 1 phono input. It sounds good and works well. LMK if you are interested. I am going to post many things this weekend. Thanks
    Main system: Lyngdorf TDAI 2170 w/ Pioneer 42" plazma-> Polk LSiM 703 w/Tivo, Marantz tuner, BRPTT: Nothingham Spacedeck-> Pioneer PL L1000 linear arm-> Soundsmith DL 103R-> SUT->Bottlehead ErosDigital: I3 PC w/ Jriver playing flac -> Sonore Ultrarendu -> Twisted Pair Audio ESS 9028 w/ Mercury IVY Vinyl rips: ESI Juli@24/192-> i3 PC server
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited March 2010
    If you can go a little more you might want to consider the Maverick Audio
    I've heard some really good things about it.
    http://www.mavaudio.com/base/
    Main 2ch -
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  • TG Meat
    TG Meat Posts: 159
    edited March 2010
    I would llok for a used Parasound or B&K. Good luck.
    Anthem D2v
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    B & K Reference 200.5
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  • Bigbang
    Bigbang Posts: 233
    edited March 2010
    Any suggestions on the model of the Parasound? Considering the setup.

    Thanks again.

    d
    I like to listen, tinker, listen and repeat.
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited March 2010
    Sometimes you can find B&K Reference 10's or 20's for decent prices on Ebay. Just put them in stereo mode and they make a great sounding pre.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,804
    edited March 2010
    Do you need an active preamp or just an attenuator and/or switch?

    If a passive attenutor/switchbox is all you need...

    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=155993
    http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=134447
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2010
    Get the Carver CT-28v, which is currently in the flea market. That's a bargain and an awesome preamp. It handles 2-channel duties very well, plus it comes with the remote.
    I used to have 1, and the only reason I sold it is because I was using my Carve C-1 more than CT-28v.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited March 2010
    For the money, this is a great option.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98839


    Dave
    Once again we meet at last.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited March 2010
    Either that ps audio one starkoller is selling or the parasound 850
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2010
    You might want to consider an Acurus L10. It's got pretty high build quality and great sound. It also uses fairly high end components, considering it can be had for around $125.

    I'm using one with an Adcom GFA-545 driving a pair of SDA 2A's...and it sounds fantastic. It made for a VERY big improvement over the Onkyo 606 I'd been using before that.
    The nirvana inducer-
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  • michaeljhsda2
    michaeljhsda2 Posts: 2,184
    edited March 2010
    I have a Parasound P/SP 1500 Preamplifier that I'll let go for 95 bucks. Comes with remote control and owner's manual. Has stereo direct mode as well as surround mode.
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