Best preamp audiokarma Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 1uf. input,if the preamp. MC7300, what's the best McIntosh Tube PreAmp MC7300, what's the best McIntosh Tube PreAmp for it? Thread starter ericleehall; Start date Feb 26, 2018; Tags mcintosh preamp 1; 2; 3; Next. New Preamp on the way The best of the lot will be in my main setup and then the others can be for rainy Currently I am using one of the new SOTA phono amps for my MC carts, but the new VAC preamp has the optional MM and MC phono section built into it. So far ahead of their time and still hard to surpass in build and overall sound quality. High-End Separates from Years Past . oranda Active Member. Then to top it off, results are subjective to the individual. the most basic of the basic but with decent sound quality if thats possible. What BTW - your MC2155 and MC2255 neither have a phono-preamp. I learned a lot about RIAA equalization, opamps and preamp design. I liked many of these units but feel many preamps on the market like Klyne, Spectral,Blue Circle, (which I have owned) have a better soundstage and were more detail than the McIntosh pieces. The 813 with the additional 15 " woofer was the best of the best at the time. BmWr75 AK Subscriber. He was interested. Best of luck with yours! I have it paired up right now to a new Parasound NewClassic PreAmp, and while the detail is nice the sound stage continues to be collapsed. The preamp would replace, and hopefully, be I had a Pioneer C21 preamp - very revered. I got so much more bass and big sound that I had to pull my speakers off the wall and give them more breathing room to balance them out. No doubt there are better preamps out there, but for mid-fi it is hard to knock. Is there any consensus on a certain group of receivers with particularly nice preamps? What about tuners? FWIW, I've heard that the Hello, I’m looking for something a few steps up from one of those FX Audio $50 tube preamps, but still under $500 (new or used). best pre amp thats easy. General Audio Discussion . Thread starter Anyway, here's my suggestion for the best engineered preamp (not an easily obtainable one): Technics SU-A2. I'm looking to upgrade my phono preamp. Also, the ability to run in passive mode. Other good ones are tung sol, and sylvania. View attachment 3087831 View attachment 3087832 Since I can’t seem to get the phono preamp in my McIntosh MX-136 preamplifier to play, I’m looking for a good phono preamp for $500 or less that is better than the built in one in my Technics SL-1500C turntable. Power Apms: Of course the best power amps would be the matching power amps for the above listed The JFET input devices give their best noise performance at medium impedances, in the range 1 kΩ–10 kΩ. J. Maybe the best outboard phono preamp under $500 is whatever you can afford, because once you go down that road, even at the $50 level, you're not coming back! AudioKarma Audio Forums. It is dead silent and makes even inexpensive cartridges sound great. However, there had to be a vintage preamp that stood above the others or one that was considered by most to really stand out for its time. The other uses a 100K stepped ladder attenuator, using Welwyn (UK) resistors. The new-ish PS Audio Stellar Phono is the best sounding phono stage that I’ve owned, by far. I have read that a tubed preamp can sound best with a lower power amp in the 20 t0 60 amp range. I use sometimes a Marantz 2238B as a preamp with an Audio Research Classic 60. But, since the 6sl7 is a high gain tube the stability of the structure is important to keep the microphonics low. I want to replace my beautiful H/K 730 receiver with this preamp and a new amp. to me it's not about brand x or y, its about the sound. When using 12AU7 and 12SN7, S3 onboard switch must be set to 12V position. Audiokarma System Building. Can't speak to the other units mentioned as I did not see any further need to explore passives after the Adcom. Specifications: Power Output: 100 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 220W into 16Ω (mono) THAT is not the the SP-14 version I would want. Dec I'm not sure if it's the "best", but I really enjoy my Parasound Jc3 Jr. The 1240 has 2 pre outs. Bought the Lounge preamp 10+ years ago am pretty sure for about $300. 00. Jay, Here's my Phono gain module as I call it that I designed from scratch, it has 66db of gain and features a split RIAA with 3 gain stages composed of sovteck 6922's (some of the quietest commercially available) in what I call a super SRPP configuration. HCA-1000 power amp that matches your preamp (powering the sub in my avatar) P3 preamp that matches your power amp (brand new to me and still untested in my system! I bought it as an 'upgrade' path to future balanced power amp(s), and it has a built-in phono stage that might be alright) The prototype PCBs have arrived: 1. I was reading a long thread yesterday Audiokarma System Building. Introduced in 1959, there are 2 different versions of this preamp, the SP-216, and the SP-216-A (which is the one I have). I still think my Soundcraftsmen DX4200 preamp is better than both of these, and many others out there, and has a phenomenal Phono preamp section with more controls for MM cartridges than you can shake a stick at! Greetings,I have a 1240 nad pre amp and 2150 & 7150 nad. After Don't want to spend boatloads of money, but wondering what the best preamp is for the MC452 in terms of bang for the buck, either used or new? Will a C22 IV match up OK? Thanks for any help. Hi - I know this gets asked fairly frequently, but the search feature on this forum isn't the best, so I'll ask again. $2500 list, you should be able to find one on the used market Michael Fremer said: “I recommend a listen to the Stellar to anyone in the market for a I have a modern Digital Rotel Stereo and Preamp that I will be using for Movies and for music I will be using my Dynaco. Recapping a Harman Kardon AP2500 all-discrete Got my AP-2500 and PA-2200 from the tech and wow, best preamp and amp combo in my system The PA-2200 has enough power to drive a essentially i just need a phono preamp. Feb 22, 2013 #5 Naptown Rob For using the twin amp. I have used it with a number of MM/MI and LOMC cartridges. When Urei monitor speakers came along with modified 604 E using a sectorial horn with a special crossover to allow time alignment the 811 was an outstanding success when driven by great amps. It has a very simple design, using all transistors, no op-amps. The SFL-2 output impedance is an astonishly low 160 ohms @ 1 kHz (single-ended). It has a modest power consumption at typically 1. I have a Dual 1229 and Nagaoka MP-110 cart (uninstalled - just arrived today). I'm gonna ditch the Yamahaha boombox, for some luxman gear. For analogy: Speaker design/crossover design; a good example of how mathematical equations and individual part testing may not always equate to the desired results, the best results. Best Vintage Preamp Also (thought they may have been mentioned already), the Sanyo C55, Luxman 5C50 (best SS preamp I've had: preferred it to Krell Add me to that ^^^^ group +1. 1uf cap at the outputs --I mean the last cap before leaving the amp-I ussed a . I have the trifecta of the 112 tuner, 3200 preamp and 140 amp all in beautiful wood cases. Cant believe how good my Basic C1 sounds,system also includes a modest Adcom GFA 5200 50wpc amp and a Sansui SE-80 EQ thru JBL LX-44 speakers and it constantly amazes me just It did for the preamp world what the 3020 did for the integrated amp world, turned it on its head. Hello! I got lucky recently and picked up a beautiful Pilot SP-216 preamp. Hey everyone! So I’ve been playing with the idea of getting another preamp. Probably a single preamp stage and a final (as kickass as possible) power stage. My current setup includes the AT-LP120 with VM540, ART DJ PRE II Im on an Audire kick these days myself. Thread starter ShovenVistos; Start date Oct 12, 2016; ShovenVistos Member. Hi, I'm looking for recommendations for a good tube preamplifier design that I could attempt to build. I was always prepared to A/B test some of my pre-amps using the A/B speaker terminals on my MX-1 amp, but never got around to it. They use discrete op amp circuits for the phono stage, and everyone I've talked to that either owns, or has owned one, said that it was the best phono stage that Carver ever made. I recently learned that my system would benefit from a line stage preamplifier as I currently only have a phono stage preamp. My main reasoning in them was for the remote capability. It is very easy to restore and upgrade, you can put film capacitors in many key locations, and improve the sound quality a For example, the PS Audio preamp I have is quite a bit newer (like 20 years) than my 80’s Hafler, but has a similar look and feel. Thread starter xean23 What would be Best PREAMP. Any input is appreciated! What I am sureTedrick is refering to is the Adcom SLC-505 passive preamp or straight line controller as Adcom liked to call it. A friend of mine who had the same Klyne preamp that I have has made mention of it being the best preamp he's ever heard. Wanting to build a simple single-ended valve amp (much like the amps over at cascadetubes. I have the sub from the DVD player running into Aux but also want to use the subs for some music and need another route in. It was also very easy to upgrade the circuits, particularly in the days when Frank Van Alstine still offered solid-state preamp kits for the PAT-4 and PAT-5. In my experience, an SUT into the MM stage has beaten the MC stage in every solid-state phono preamp I've tried it with. What would be Best PREAMP. What's the best Adcom preamp to pair with a GFA What's the best Adcom preamp to pair with a GFA-5500. the "stripped down DH100 may have been the best of the lot ". The "one that got away" for me is this Thor Audio TA-1000 preamp that I went to buy, but the store was closed for Mother's Day. Thread starter 220 K ohms. Go. MX110, C220, & C2200. I imagine this Phono 1 is a discrete design. Looking at the equipment I have, Oh we are just piling on. The YPC-1 is the best Yamaha preamp when paired with a B-1. If someone has owned a vintage preamp, it seems they need to post it here. just got the 7150 and would like to try to use it to drive one channel and the power amp for the other channel. I have a 7T which I use with a model 15 amplifier, a 33 which I use with its matching model 32 amp and a 3200 to go with a 140 amp. I not looking for a kit, but I would like more than just a schematic, like: a basic BOM, build instructions, and an active on-line support group/forum. my pioneers pick up the stations i want and some are tuff to get and that's ok for me. All it does is switch sources, contol the level and get out of the way. C-2101. I have built and restored several tube amplifiers (mostly guitar ones) and am more inclined to maybe build a Preamp. 5C50 LRS preamp (SS minimum controls), probably their best ss vintage preamp C-12 Studio Standard Series (SS minimum controls) C-1000/C-1010 Then any of the newer units. The bottom end opened up a lot - I wasn’t expecting that but it’s good - not boomy, but deep and fast. I don't have a lot of experience with tubes or preamps, so I thought it might be fun to combine the two. Carbsandcaps; Apr 13, 2024; Tube Audio; Replies 2 Views 555. Originally I had an LS-7 pre and a D-115 mk II power amp. I recently picked up an SS amp (H/K A402) that I really dig, but has a channel down on the preamp. Home. C-05 before the C-02 and maybe the above before the C-02, would need to try the C-02 to find out more about it. Best preamp with remote? Thread starter FauxHall Don’t limit yourself like this. Is it the best preamp under $500, maybe not, but it's as good as it needs to be, especially if you are into vinyl. Is there some McIntosh models which But with deep bass there was definitely an issue. Carbsandcaps. Each preamp has its own unique sound and character. I've recapped it and serviced it, so it's working well, and I've used it with 8-9 different preamps. 1; 2 Pedal Pimp Fosi X2 Mod Ever since purchasing my Fosi Audio Box X2 Phono Preamp, I’ve become obsessed with making it the best it can possibly be. Other than I am going to be using a Marantz 226B as a preamp to a Carver amp to drive a pair of subwoofers. Subscriber. Like one of the best ever great. Here's my question for the forum: which Mcintosh tube preamp has the best chance of working reliably in the 2040s and beyond? This is my "buy it for life" preamp pick. When I mix and match the results vary quite a bit. Thanks. I’ve been considering maybe a luxman c02, would love to get into tube gear. Its just that the c2300 is insanely great. It's an integrated preamp- tuner and pre, and sounds very similar to my Sony TA-2000a preamp of the same time period (or very slightly earlier). Don't take that the wrong way, I I'm thinking about a DIY, stereo, line-level, tube preamp. My favorite preamp is my McIntosh C28. While I'm considering fixing the preamp, and eventually will, I thought it might be a good time to look at preamps. The Citation series was considered high end audio that could go up against McIntosh. Best choice? Thread starter Hifibythekg; Start date Jul 13, 2020; Tags b2 power amp c 4 pre amp cx 1000 pre amp yamaha Prev. From the budget-friendly Emotiva XSP-1 to the high-end McIntosh C53, the options are vast in 2024. I'm in the process of building a sound system in my workshop. Audiomat's integrated amps use vacuum tubes, but their DACs and phono preamps are solid state. As the title says, would you consider the NAD C165BEE the best preamp for value and sound if you are looking for an analog pre with tone controls and plenty of inputs for the money? If not, what would you say is the best ANALOG pre for the price? I don't want Dac or anything like that. com). I see C26 are fairly cheap. I second the C31V as one of the best bargains in a McIntosh preamplifier. Which tube sounds best in your preamp. 5 with Mullards and Amperex tubes and the best amp(s) have been my Aragon Palladiums both by pretty solid margins. Given those choices, I would go for the Yamaha C-80. We have compared all of them as source sony x559es player, poweramp ta-f7. I think both are right around the late 90s to early 00s if I'm not mistaken. Do you agree if I say the three Best Preamps from NAD are: 1300, 1240 and 1130? I have only used the NAD 1240. The C2300 would be closer to 30 years old. Also have a Velodyne sub with line in and line out connections which are currently To make what is becoming a long story short, he loves the old 5500, but the AR's are not too efficient, and was lamenting the fact that the 5500 could not be used as a preamp because of the lack of a preout/main-in. One thing that the C-80 has that is very nice is a 2nd set of inverted pre-outs. I'm looking for a new preamp. I would like to have balanced XLR out as well as RCA or dedicated sub out connections. Cartridge is a high output MC Sumiko Blue Point Special EVO III. No feedback. I upgraded to an LS-22 and honestly it was one of the best sounding preamps I have ever used. Others will likely disagree. Freddymac2 Super Member. C-2102. Sep 19, 2004 #1 Hi all 5963, 5814 cv4003 or the 12au7 sounds pleasing to you. The best of this group was the C2200 with upgraded tubes. Its phono stage is inferior to that of the 1240's. Solid State . Both of them should be refurbished before they're used again on a regular basis. I've got the little brother - No. The tone in/out circuitry has no gain matching, so it Audiokarma Manufacturers Forums. My amps are all tubes. It's circa 1972 and though solid state it has a touch of tube-like warmth to it that I love. Hafler 100 versus 110 What ever preamp I get will be competing with a Kenwood C2 for a spot to run my Altecs. :thmbsp: A bit of a bombastic title, but after owning and building multiple different phono preamps, I’d like to share what just might be the best phono preamp available for under $1000. I cannot possibly agree more with Pak on this. Totally fine with Chinese brands as I’ve generally had great luck with their Hello, I am looking to replace my MFA Magus Tube Preamp with a good quality solid state or tube preamp. For 6sl7, which i use as a driver tube as well as in some of my preamps, the red base 5691 is one of the best but prices are high. As much as I tried "upgrade it", I could never get it to sound satisfactory. its the one that can produce the sound you like. If streaming I run filter and a jitterbug then to the tube preamp. 27. Its really a matter of preference with those. The specs on the 19 are some of the best for a solid state. if there is such a thing. They sound so good. Would the tape monitor be the best choice? I noticed next to the Pre Out a pair of RCA plugs labeled Main In. I have about $400 in it, including shipping from Arizona, and then to and from Iowa for the spa treatment. By this time this is the unit in my main system, but I know the limits. 3800, 33, 3650 are also well regarded. How would I do this?Please be specific about the connections as I am somewhat hi-fi dumb. Best first McIntosh So what do you suggest for a best sound for the money? (and easier) to restore than an MC2100. 1. The price was right too, as I already had them in my collection. I also built a pair of Neil Blanchard Designs Tower 6 MLTL speakers (you wouldn’t believe the deep bass). My initial thoughts were to run a 12AX7 or a 6CY7 as the preamp tube and either a KT88 or an EL84 as the power. I don't want to go too old. I'm in the market for a DIY tube preamp kit and am really thinking about pulling the trigger on the Tubes 4 Hifi SP-14. 2 different LS-7's and a LS-22. . 4 mA per opamp Just upgraded from an ATLP60 to an SL-Q2, so I need a dedicated preamp for around 150 bucks. Marantz 1060 is best, so far. Looked around online and in person and pretty much the only place with Intended as a cost-effective entry-level preamp, in its basic form as a line preamp, a single 6SN7 dual triode is used per channel. i have respected gear from other eras Which Mac preamp, vintage or new, do you believe has the best phono stage. While my friends near TOTL Yamaha Digital tuner sounded better, it costs as much as the Preamp/Tuner together. I recently purchased a pair of McIntosh MC-40's (got them for $500 a pair so I couldn't pass it up) and hooked them up to my Pro-Ject Debut III. I had a C28, nice preamp until you hear a good Mc tube preamp then you find it harsh and unnatural. Reactions: cgallery and oranda. Hello my friend. Speaking of tubes, I used the preamp section of the 2230 for years on my Dynaco ST-70. It even uses a tube rectifier! It depends on the input load presented by the power amps and the output impedance/distortion characteristic of the preamp. Aesthetics count for me. Excellent specs, tone control versatility, plenty of inputs and is remote controlled. Not part of your question, but I've also had built-in preamps for the Pioneer SA6700 Integrated, the McIntosh MA5100 Integrated, and the McIntosh C35 preamp. I'm open to other suggestions. One of the coolest & best looking & multi-functional pre's I had played with is the Sony TAE-88e - beautiful machine. The DAC is also outstanding. The best part is all the features of the receiver will work to feed your tube amp. A preamp that I really want to hear is the Levinson no. There are Preamps that have DACs in with them also. Sony STC-7000. It is a line stage and does not have remote capability, but it is quite flexible with multiple inputs and outputs. They were pretty unanimous - it's a simple, quiet clean neutral preamp with an excellent phono stage. Very strong. Feb 26, 2018 I've used it as a preamp in other setups and as an integrated amp and it really is best when used as an integrated, if I were looking for a dedicated preamp I wouldn't look at integrated amps. It was simply amazing the depth and richness of the sound. The line section delivers on the promise of the 6SN7 with a big tone, authoritative midrange, The right preamplifier can elevate your HiFi system to unparalleled auditory heights. Yamaha preamp. I have a 120V version and a 100V version. Thread Which tube sounds best in your preamp. I would like to keep the cost to $300 or below. so i guess multi-channel isn't necessary. you can definitely hear differences. The best phono preamp under $1000 (aka the Hagerman Bugle upgrade thread) Thread starter oranda; Start date Nov As far as the mods and the sound quality of this preamp: I have it dialed in to what I think is the best sounding preamp I have used. RCA jack backplane PCB - two "versions", same PCB Version A: If you don't want to remove the selector switch and add the relay PCB, this single backplane replaces all of the original RCA connectors, and uses screw-down terminals (on the top of the PCB) for hard-wired connections. Rob So far I have used 3 different ARC preamps. Best tubes for Little I've had best results with GE 5 star 5751. Pablo states: "I just got a Rotel RC-870BX, and is maybe one of the best in my collection". Pretty much the best actually. I also have RG Dimension 3 preamp, which has Having acquired the LS-1, the only thing that drew my attention in the first place was the fact that I had next to no adjustment capacity with the volume knob on the preamp when connected to the GFA-5400. I would LOVE to do a vintage amp (or preamp) shoot out. Then I state that my backup preamp is a Rotel 980 which is a step higher than yours, and not the best in my collection. I have a Superphon Revelation Dual Mono preamp that has been restored/upgraded by Peter at Quirk Audio. Need new Phono Preamp Id like to either replace the SUT or replace the mani and the SUT with a new phono preamp that will work well with the same cartridge (DL103). I still maintain the CX-10000 is the best preamp I’ve heard, yet it’s stuffed full of digital circuitry and DSP toys - I just bypass them all! I had mine recapped by AKer avionic shortly after buying it here on BT about a decade ago. He felt that the 7300 preamp was a stunner. Whatever preamp I get, I would like to enjoy it for the next 20+ years. doesn't have a loudness control. Tube Audio 6922, 6DJ8, E88CC, 12SN7 and 6SN7 preamp tubes. They have sort of a magic quality to them with a great sound stage. nj Audiokarma Manufacturers Forums. Next Last. A true classic. And I am having an NAD 302 (integrated amp) which I am using as a preamp only. Some years a go Pangea made this HP-201 tube preamp. Then you state that of course the 980 isn't great, as it's not Rotel's top model. McIntosh Audio . Thread starter minkybut; Start date Aug 13, 2013; Prev. You can use these to bridge amps that can't otherwise be bridged (in case you ever get a 2nd B-2!), and you can also use the inverted pre-outs to get more out of your power supply even when just using a single amp. The preamp has 2 phono inputs along with the tuner and aux inputs so you have a lot of diversity there along with the dual speaker controls. Some listeners have found this to be a bit dry, but IMHO, this is a system issueaudiophile speakers are usually a bit forward, and when mated to a dead-flat preamp and amplifier, it's going to sound forward. i wasn't aware that those didn't come in multi-channel. I've used my NAD 1300 since bought new in 1987, and later acquired a used Apt/Holman preamp out of curiosity. Have been using it happily for twenty-five years. 1; 2; 3; Next. I don't think its the best sounding (the best sounding vintage SS preamp I have is my Audire Legato), but it wins in the 'cool' category. It's not leaving anytime soon. That darn metal tweeter!!! I thought of putting a good tube pre in front of them but don't know much about them. First, I would like something with a true balanced design as the paradigms sound. My Mian preamp has 8 hookups for units to run. Of course this is just my 2 AudioKarma Audio Forums. Explore our in-depth reviews on Easy and enjoyable. Also a possibility would be a Parasound P5, although I know it will come in above the others and would prefer to keep it under $500. Thanks in advance. MM, MI or MC, you need a phono-preamp. when you find that one you got the best. All cartridges require an RIAA curve in the phono-preamp (whether built-in or stand-alone) in order to operate properly. Yamaha . Sep 10, 2012 #1 I looked for a specific comparison in past threads but could not find it! If you feel that you want the swiss army knife of pre's, then the Carver C-4000t (the final edition of this preamp) would probably be your best bet. Something on a lower budget would be in order since I blew the budget on the MKV. 1 of 3 Go to page. but turntable --> (phono preamp) --> my HK 254 receiver is what im looking for. Audio Research Preamps, what are your Now that I have had the LS15 for a few weeks and changed some tubes around I must say it is by far the best preamp I have ever heard. I looked at new Rotels pre and too digital. The C-2101 is a very good sounding preamp with parametric tone controls. I say this as somebody who wasted more than ten years modifying one of these units withing an inch of its life, only to have a BOTL Conrad-Johnson (which cost less new than I had put into my modified PAS-3) completely blow it away sonically. Well, after about 12 hours of listening time, gotta say - it’s very very good. 22uf//. I love the c4. Putting them together requires individuals to use their ears for final evaluation, every single time. just to listen to my records. I built two different styles of passive preamp's. There’s a switch to switch from 6n2 tubes to 12ax7 tubes. Here is a description of my system and I greatly appreciate your recommendations. I don't have the technical knowledge to allow a reasonable understanding of the best way to make my system work well together. I agree with Charles that matching the preamp to its amplifier seems to be the key. All reviews seem to be positive and it has almost everything I am looking for. I've aquired a a couple of M-117 amps, and a T110 tuner. In the front end of one of my amps I've Audiokarma Manufacturers Forums. Best Vintage Preamp Not the best vintage preamp, but my example seems to be exceptionally performing by all ears that have, & do hear it, IMHO/E. First Prev 2 of 3 Go Do you want the best preamp, or the best vintage preamp? Hyperion Roobarb & Custard. Rest of the system is Benchmark DAC/Preamp/Amps and lots of different speakers (over the years). Thread starter joeblack; Start date Sep 19, 2004; 1; 2; Next. Just thought I'd see what people Hello, I'm curious if there is an opinion as to the best preamp match up to the MC275 MK V. AudioKarma Audio Forums. Try finding it, it may elaborate. Smooth, neutral. Turntables . Loving the heck out of the Otez power amp / Diffet 3 preamp combo and on the hunt for an Audire Parlando. But would like to know which preamp to hunt for. Jun CA-F1. He is right and although the preamp opens up more w/tone controls out i prefer to keep the capasitance the same so I leave them in-you might try parrelling a . Sure enough I found myself driving my preamp to near 80% and then exclaimed to nobody in particular, “WE NEED MO POWAH!” A big learning experience. It is also at least 1 level better than 8450(which is to me better than preamp of ta-f7 1 level too). I've always thought of having a mini AK-fest, I would hide the components, and have people listen to three of four different amps blind, and see what they thought sounded the best. joeblack New Member. Yes it is a true tube preamp not just a tube buffer, no transistors in sight. The 7 had excellent construction, feel, and look of a superb I can only suggest from my general experiences in that premium sound can be had from budget to best by adjusting expectations for a feature set and era for sound. Rarely seen. Nov 12, 2022 #136 The c2200 has a really good phono preamp on it. 1 SE and phono preamp is a Lounge MKII. I listen to vinyl 80% of the time and have been lusting after the C 2200. The CX-10000 is the best Yamaha preamp with Yamaha amps other than the B-1. Ciao . The best phono preamp under $1000 (aka the Hagerman Bugle upgrade thread) Thread starter oranda; Start date Nov 8, 2022; New Build - High-Performance Dual Op Amp MC Head Amp | Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion Forums . Reactions: DeFriend, My dream preampYamaha's CX-10000 with an exquisite brushed aluminum cab, wood sides, and top of the line components throughout, Yamaha's best of the best entry into audiophilia. I rate an EchoWars refurbished C-1 a close second to the But receivers are composed of an amp, preamp, and a tuner; they aren't just one component. It's not the best-sounding SS preamp out there, but the Dynaco PAT-5 was always one of my favorites because it offered more than decent sound and outstanding control flexibility. Nov 4, 2008 #2 In all the reviews I read of the monitor audio speakers, it was mentioned they performed best with as much power as humanly possible. The 77's for power and versatility and of course those meters, and the 90's for pure minimalist analog excellence. Mine was working fine for 25 years, then dropped a channel, then repaired itself! I'm thinking I will have my buddy do a recap/refresh. I've used a Sansui Seven and an AU 717 into my ST70 with great results. When I got my KA8300(KA 9800 Euro version),I tried out the preamp section and I liked it better than all the above mentioned preamps. One more data point: Audiomat Phono 1, with MC and MM capability. The best amplifier and preamp for me is the Harman/Kardon Citation amp and a Citation 17 preamp. 12AX7 Recommendations. What is that for? AudioKarma Audio Forums. I purchased a 1 year old used sample for a little over 1/3 your budget. What is your favorite 70's-80's vintage SS preamp in the $100 to $125 range? I seem to be hooked on the Nad 1020 and the Hafler DH-101. For example, if you have a tube/FET preamp with a high output impedance (say 2k) and low standing current in the output stage, then loading with a single 10k input impedance power amp can generate significant harmonic distortion Good point about how one would hear (or not hear) how preamp sounds. Worlds Best Engineered Preamp. Looks like Jolida is changing their name to Black Ice Audio, and the F159 is $1500. I'm planning to borrow a c2600 from my local dealer (Lavish HiFi) and see how that sounds, although it's way out of my budget. Well it's work, but I consider the receiver as a complete package. Forums. 32 reference. I love the sound but I feel like it could be even better with a great preamp. Oh, well. My amps are a bryston 4b, and a bgw 750c. Two outputs would be nice; but not necessary. Marantz 7 tube preamplifier 1958 If money was not the issue and could afford the premium preamplifier in the late 50's, the Marantz 7 was in a class all its own. Yet the best one I have ever heard was a Swiss made (forgot the name) tube preamp and tube power amp, playing Beethoven on a pair of Devor (?? spelling) speakers. When using I've tried 12au7's, 12ax7's, 6JD8's, 6922's and 6SN7's for line stages. Oct 12, 2016 #1 Was lucky enough to get a 9/10 condition Adcom GFA-550 for $200. The best modern-vintage preamp I've had in my house in my VTL 2. Apr 13, 2024. I want to keep the Dynaco music circuit Analog and want to add a nice Preamp to go with my ST70. It also has a great number of useful knobs that allow for making fine adjustments, accounting for room acoustics or issues with components upstream or downstream. Of course, I had to go into detail about what had been done to mine (opamp swap, recap, adding pre/main jacks). Audiokarma Manufacturers Forums. I know there are better preamps out there but these work fine for me. I woud like to get hold of a Technics SU-9070 preamp - the Mk2's look really special. But even if I did, I am not really sure I would be able to hear a difference between two good preamps in direct comparison, at least with my speakers. Like a 7t and 16, 3800 and 250, 3250 and 300dc, etc I always leaned towards the more humble 170DC. The NAD has an extra stage to accommodate MC pickups; this was an optional factory add-in with the Apt/Holman (not all units were so equipped). is it still necessary to set the input pots as described Best Vintage Preamp Click to expand Depends upon your definition of "vintage", but if that is limited to the 70s, my clear favorites are the Audio Research SP3a-1 and the Mark Levinson JC-2. My budget for this upgrade is about $1200. Well except you with a list, dissing a couple of them, correctly I believe for the one of those that I have heard. I ordered a Parasound ZPhono MM/MC from HiFi Heaven AudioKarma Audio Forums. If you go separates it is best to stay with components of that era. It allows you to easily and Inexpensively experiment with different tubes. Decided to take it apart and replace all the coupling capacitors with pio caps (just because I had them and why not) it was a tight fit but eventually got them in. Im obviously still a Denon preamp fan too especially the 5500 and 2500 units. C. CT Jim AK Subscriber. Best input for phono preamp to hook up on IMO, it is best to keep the TT, phono preamp, and line preamp on the same circuit. Nov 10, 2016 #6 I am ready to upgrade my turntable cartridge and add a phono preamp if it is recommended. I recently upgraded my setup (new preamp and cart) and wanted to ask what the best settings are that I should have this set with. The best phono to get for 103 would be the Hypnotoad AD797 MC phono amp if you can do DIY. After a full overhaul it still sounded nowhere near as good as its partner M22 poweramp - so I sold it. Good Preamp for a MC352? Thread starter theoman If I using a Rega CD player, is it best to have a preamp with digital inputs? Does it sound better or am I opening a can a worms here? gmc Well-Known Member. GFP750- I love this model (own one today) IMHO the best preamp Adcom has built. The best phono preamp I’ve found yet. I have an anthem avm2, and a Yamaha c4. It will eat 12AU7 tubes as the heater-cathode voltage is exceeded (plus this causes hum or buzz). Right now, I'm considering an Adcom GFP-565 and an NAD C162. The best phono preamp under $1000 (aka the Hagerman Bugle upgrade thread) Thread starter oranda; Start date Nov 8, 2022; Tags bugle hagerman op-amp But 90% of the time was using Empire 2000z clone for control and the others to see if the changes in preamp were consistent It uses one preamp tube, and is switchable from a 12AT7 and a 6DJ8 tube. I want a no nonsense preamp with a remote to control volume, as well as a couple of inputs. Getting the cart today so maybe I'm jumping the gun herebut with just the Mani added in something is definitely weird My Setup Denon DP-300F Nagaoka MP-110 (Installing tonight! - currently have an Ortofon 2M Red) The TT is a Pro-ject RM5. In true China tube preamp fashion, the last stage should have elevated heater voltage, but does not. They measured 76/76 on all three. Very very nice preamp but I don't believe it has anything in common with C70. It can be upgraded for use with a relay PCB I have read that Jim Fosgate has designed a phono preamp for Jolida, using the same or similar circuit. Any advice is much appreciated. I purposely avoided using the word “Best” because we all know that is subjective and everyone has an opinion. I currently have a cheap $50 preamp that I bought to get me by. I take it back, I'm not sure I would want one now. I've also demoed a few other popular stand alone units, like the Cambridge Audio 551p. 38 I have them all and more, so first hand experience behind the list. It sounds a lot better than standard phono preamps on my receivers. 8450 gives huge microinformation, better staging and speed as main differences, and more naturality. And with an SP-3A sitting over there awaiting a hot soldering iron, I'm agreeing with the comments on that preamp. Aug 18, 2013 Best ES pre/amps in my opinion The TA-E77ESD/TA-N77ES and TA-E90ES/TA-N90ES are the prize Preamp/Power Amp pairs in my collection of Sony ES gear and I would highly recommend either. ericleehall Active Member. JT-3 Super Member. These sound great but a bit sterile and bright/sharp on top. Even if it's working as a preamp, frankly I prefer the 2238B alone, because it sounds like it have to sound. If TT I run a Bellari tube phono preamp then to the man preamp to the power amp. Is there a better preamp for me for less money? I'm currently using a pristine C26 I have a pair of Paradigm Active 40's. I bought a Kenwood integrated about the same time that a fellow posted on the Kenwood Yahoo group about the preamp section of the KA 7300 integrated amp. But, as you posted, I posted saying I would be open to just starting over and considering something newer. You cant go wrong with either of these preamps. i think the width and depth are seem bigger - instrument separation and placement seems far AudioKarma Audio Forums. I'd consider the LS-7 and entry level preamp, though it still has great quality and sound. nikster22 Member. Thanks fellow Akers. Is that indication it's not the Audiokarma Manufacturers Forums. Yamaha preamp . Steve What is the best way to connect equalizer and preamp to power amp? I have Denon DE-70 equalizer, which has a build in dynamic expander and also has output level control (preamp build in?) so I can connect it directly to my Denon POA-1500 power amp. I have a preamp that is 4 level better than 5650 preamp. I have all my sources taken care of. Thread starter xean23; Start date Sep 10, 2012; X. Nothing beats the look of the Marantz blue meters and the 140 with 70 watts per channel is no slouch. It has a cheap Chinese relay input board, I used one once, the relays are cheap and so is the connecting cable, and that front PCB shouldn't be bowed like that either. I am using a Mcintosh MA7000 amp going to Klipsch Cornwall Anyway, since it doesn't matter anymore: does it have to be an integrated amp or receiver, or may it also be a preamp? If so, I'll once again toss in the Technics SU-A4: Maybe not the best looking for some, and virtually unknown because of that, but hands down one of the best engineered preamps there is. So far the 6SN7's sound the best to me. Here's the phono frequency response btw: New guy here. In 20 years, the average MX110/C22 would be close to 80 years old. xean23 New Member. I had been using My NAD 1600 Preamp/Tuner for some time and agree with you about the FM Tuner and the phono stage. To start why not try a receiver's preamp section? I've used a few with excellent results. Good vintage preamps? Threshold FET Ten H/L Threshold FET Ten E Apt Holman Accuphase C-200 Spectral DMC-12 Counterpoint SA-3000 Adcom GFP-750 Mark Levinson No. Tube Audio . So far for me Preamps: Anything in the single digits stuff including the consolette. I have wanted one of these for years! There is not much information out there on these preamps, so I thought I would document and share. goldswimmerb; Nov 18, 2015; I really, really enjoy my Parasound Halo P6 and Adcom GFA-555 combination. One uses the series/shunt method, with a 10K Dale RN-60 resistor and a 100K Alps Blue pot. MC240 - Benefits of (best i can do without swiping the noise figure analyzer from the office ) N. The ones it sounds best with are Threshold FET Ten/e High Level in balanced mode, FET Ten/e HL unbalanced, Spectral DMC10, Wyn Palmer diy preamp, and modified Apt Holman. C35 & C37 also great units although the latter isn't exactly "cheap" but I guess for that reason, I'm pretty happy with my el-cheapo TEC TC-760. Both have excellent phono stages with selectable C loading for MI/MM pickups. I wonder about the 1130, which I like more but I know its phono stage does not offer capacitance adjustment. I have a great and expensive SS preamp from a great builder. Good live recordings and your there in the middle of it with all of the ambiance of the venue. Known to many of us, the Hagerman Bugle 3 is a well-designed phono preamp that features a split-passive RIAA filter and is a fantastic value at around $200. 1 of 2 Go to page. The JD9 is not the worst preamp I've ever heard, it's just "wrong and unnatural sounding" to my ears compared to what I'm used to hearing. When I got mine and my MX114 preamp/tuner, I found that adding the McIntosh preamp made an even bigger improvement to the sound than the power amp did In my Little Bear Phono preamp I went from no name chinese 12ax7 tubes to 3 of the Fisher Telefunken off of ebay. i like it warm sounding and pioneers of the early mid seventies do it for me. The best Dynaco preamp is no Dynaco preamp. It sounds great with every cartridge I've tried with it.
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