2. amps-preamps
  3. 1202700649

Minimax Preamp vs........the world?

Okay....I'm about 74.5% certain that I'll order a Easter Electric Minimax Tube preamp to go with my new Odyessey Stratos and Maggie 1.6/QR speakers. Cost for the basic unit is just 1100 bucks and I can't find anyone unhappy with it. And of course tube rolling can elevate the Minimax further. But before I order....anyone out there think there's something better available NEW? Keep my speakers in mind. I've dropped the need for a remote since my Oppo CD player has a volume control of it's own.

Thanks for any comments....

Robert
robbob

Showing 3 responses by robbob

robbob OP
273 posts
 
And to further complicate matters, someone e-mailed me saying that this Rogue Metis preamp would be as good/better and it has a remote. Cost is the same as the Minimax. The Rogue also has great reviews and seems to have deeper bass, which could be good for the Maggies.
There...I'm answering my own threads!

Here's the Rogue...
http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_Titan.htm#Metis

Robert
robbob OP
273 posts
 
According to the EE website, these are the specs on the minimax...
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 150kHz
• THD: 0.015%
• Output: 2V
• Signal to Noise Ration: 93dB
• Input Impedance: 100K Ohm
• Output Impedance: 700 Ohm

The Rogue Metis specs...from the manual...
Gain Stage
12 dB
Phono Gain
35 dB
Phono Loading
47K Ohms, 150pF capacitance
Rated Output
1 Volt RMS
Maximum Output
10 Volt

Can anyone shed more light on these as a match (or is it a bad one) with the Odyessey Stratos and Maggie 1.6 pair?

Robert
robbob OP
273 posts
 
I contacted both outfits, but in the end I went with the Metis, which I think will be a bit more lively with the Magnepans, plus it has the remote.
Bill from EE says the webpage info is wrong and he forgot to change it to reflect the current 700. The Metis is 500 I think.
So here I wait for the Metis, Odyessey and Magnepan 1.6/QR's. And then I'll wait far longer for it all to break-in.

Thanks,

Robert
More to discover