A great sounding low-cost preamp that mates well with the DL-103 is a Jolida JD9. They come up used in the $300-350 range. List is $499. There are lots of well documented tweaks to improve performance to a much higher level.
Best Inexpensive Preamp for DENON 103?
Hi,
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I am totally confused with all the choices and don't want to make another mistake.
My Cambridge 640P is actually not bad, but I know I'm missing on some dynamics, and the output is adequate but could be better.
Other components:
-Heavily modded Thorens TD-145 w/ a properly modded arm at about 24 grams.
- Rotel bi-amplification w/ B&W Matrix 802 vintage speakers.
- Budget right now, unfortunately, has to be capped at about $300.00
-1- I know I should pay more, (I can't)- anyone have something used they would like to move?
-2- I know there are better choices for arm and compliance- but take my word- this arm has been modded for weight, mass, and resonance control and is VERY acceptable as it is.
Just need help w/ recommendations!!
THANK YOU!!
-Gary
I'm sure this has been asked before, but I am totally confused with all the choices and don't want to make another mistake.
My Cambridge 640P is actually not bad, but I know I'm missing on some dynamics, and the output is adequate but could be better.
Other components:
-Heavily modded Thorens TD-145 w/ a properly modded arm at about 24 grams.
- Rotel bi-amplification w/ B&W Matrix 802 vintage speakers.
- Budget right now, unfortunately, has to be capped at about $300.00
-1- I know I should pay more, (I can't)- anyone have something used they would like to move?
-2- I know there are better choices for arm and compliance- but take my word- this arm has been modded for weight, mass, and resonance control and is VERY acceptable as it is.
Just need help w/ recommendations!!
THANK YOU!!
-Gary