matching pre amp

Does anybody have some advice on a pre amp match for my sansui9090DB?

drdeth12-14-2018 2:21pm

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hifiman5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,832 posts 12-14-2018 at 02:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I may be mistaken, but I believe I owned one in the late 70's, early 80's. Is your receiver of that vintage?
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,661 posts 12-14-2018 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why would you need a preamp with a receiver? https://classicreceivers.com/sansui-9090db
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hifiman5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,832 posts 12-14-2018 at 10:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yogiboy I was wondering the same thing. Seeing the pic you posted above brings back memories. A nice piece of gear back in the day.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 12-15-2018 at 01:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe the OP wants to use the amp section alone. This is possible with an external preamp.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 12-15-2018 at 01:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete But why bother? The vintage NAD 3020 will sound way better than the 9090! Sell it!
hifiman5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,832 posts 12-15-2018 at 02:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @roberjerman. +1. Even though I have a nostalgic sense for the 9090, the NAD or a variety of other receivers or integrated amps would be MUCH more musically satisfying!

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