Nad Preamp

Now that was an informative response. Thank you very much for the info. and how you spelled it out. Now I know where to start. Now to find a preamp....................:cool:

ESAVINON wrote: »

How much do you plan on spending?

I plan on spending no more than $100.00-$150.00, and only that much if the unit is in excellent condition. Kinda more like seeing what I find by patiently waiting and looking. That is how I ran across the Nad 2400 amp. Right place at the right time.

TSWisla wrote: »

How about a Carver c-1, really excellent preamp!

Thanks for the suggestion. I will add it to the "do some research " list. So far I am considering the NAD 1600 & 1700, Kenwood Basic C-1, and the nOrh ACA 2b. I really like the way everything sounds now with just the NAD cd player and NAD amp hooked together. But I eventually want to do vinyl down the line so I am adding to my system little by little (easier on the wallet this way to).

I have to admit though that I had my cherry popped with this minimalist system. Everything sounded ok/good before with my previous receiver (Nad 7045....old I know but is in excellent condition), so I thought. Man was I not even close. I was listening to music earlier that I have listened to a gazillion times and I found myself sitting there in complete amazement. The hairs on my arms were standing at attention and I got chills. I played the same song like 3 or 4 times and the same thing happened. I am just hoping that whatever preamp I do purchase does not screw with the sound at all or very little. If any of you all that read this have/had any of the preamps mentioned above please by all means share your thoughts. Thanks.