At Under $1000 you'll find several good pre's.... if you want an Adcom, you can grab a GFP750, best preamp to ever come out with the Adcom label... Its passive and active both. I don't believe that It has phono, but there are several good phono sections cheap.... I can recommend a few, but I'll start with The DB Systems DB8.
Looking for a new pre-amp!!
At present I have a Belles OCM 200 Amp and looking to up grade to a better pre amp. Looking at a Adcom 565
Sunfire pre amp and Aragon 18k or 24 unit. Also thinking about the Emotiva usp 1 pre amp. I a two channel guy and looking for the best unit with a phono section and great sound.
Any ideals as to the best pick for under a 1000 dollars?
Wayne
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Hi Wayne, came across 1 more on ebay for you: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-NAD-C-165BEE-Stereo-preamplifier-/172333925977?hash=item281fe70659... As far as all the models that I have sent vs the Emotiva...Here is my feeble opinion: *The Emotive with the right equipment can be decent.... I've only heard it once, but in a system that I wasn't familiar with. Many report that it can be edgy & bright, but overall a good value and again with a good gear match can be satisfying. *Adcom GFP750 is an oldie but a goodie, Nelson Pass piece. Remote, balanced and single ended, passive and active. Detailed yet no grain. *Sunfire haven't heard it, this model has a decent rep. *Aragon 18/24... I've heard the 24, pretty good really, smooth, decent detail, but single ended only, no remote... should be low price. *Parasound Classic 2100... I consider this in the league of all the above. Except maybe the Adcom. A touch smoother than the Emotiva, but not much. NAD C165BEEE Similar to the Parasound... adds a bit of warmth. nice piece. In my opinion, the PS Audio, The Muse and the Arte Forma Perla are all 3 in another league from those listed above. Tim |