Croft is great choice esp in UK value for money. Sound way above cost.... Casework isn't fantastic but innards great.
Integrated tube amp with phono pre - need recco
Believe it or not, my wife has caught the LP bug and we agreed to put together a midfi system for her to play records. We had heard a system with a Peachtree integrated with a built in phono pre and loved it. I’m finding the Peachtree lineup baffling so I can’t seem to identify the unit, but anyway…
Looking for recommendations MSRP in the $900-1100 range. Must have phono pre built in (no linestages) and tubed. What are the options you’d recommend?
This Rega Brio is solid state with a phono section! https://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/Rega-Brio-2017-Integrated-Amplifier Or this! https://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/Rega-iO-Integrated-Amplifier |
@jult52 - if you are in the US, contact Gene Rubin about the Heed. He may have a demo or an open box or whatever. You may be able to work something out. It’s a very good amp and I think it would be worth stretching a little. |
I'm not wedded to tubes, so open to suggestions, but the ~$1000 MSRP price point is important. The Heed Elixir (ss) is a terrific idea (reviews are very positive) but it's a small European brand and no used units are out there. Does the Peachtree Nova150 have a built-in phone pre-amp? The info I saw indicates it doesn't. I've been finding the Peachtree lineup baffling to work through in terms of specs. Really appreciate the help here.
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In that price range, if you heard it in person and enjoyed it, the Peachtree Nova150 is what you'd probably want. Used ones are always popping up for $850 or less. I'd spend a few more bucks on a new Rogue Sphinx, but you might be able to find the earlier V2 version used for a decent price. Though the Sphinx V3 has a much better built in phono.
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