Need a Preamp Recommendation

Yo Arambin,
My first inclination is to recommend that you dump the Onkyo and the Pioneer and put the Denon DRA-685 receiver in front of the PSB's. While it's not the last word in musical tranparency, it will make your PSB's stand up and talk.

If you cant quite afford the $500 for the Denon, then look for a Luxman receiver in good shape. There is a new R-105 on the 'bay right now with a BuyItNow price of $300. Snag it... People who own Luxman stuff seem to never want to part with it. Include me in that category.

If your heart is set on a preamp, then you should go after a Bryston BP-5 (also on the 'bay right now but only if you can live without a remote) and start keeping it Canadian (which means that you'll eventually want to get rid of the Onkyo and replace it with a Bryston amp).

anyone have any experience with the consonance pre's
thanks

Thanks for the feedback. I need to spend no more than $400. I pretty much listen to all types of music. Also, I would need a remote. I've got access to a Marantz AV-600 from a friend. I think I am going to test it out soon at home and see how it sounds. I think I could get it from him for around $150.

Do try the Audiolab 8000C preamp. This should be what you are looking for and the price is within your budget.

Well, the Marantz AV-600 sounded ok and better than my Pioneer, but it is too video heavy for my needs.