I have a phono preamp and a DAC and both are keepers.
I’m looking for a $1K line stage NEW to partner with my tube amplifiers.
@lpretiring I appreciate the The Truth Pre Amp recommendation. Not one I’ve seen before so I will investigate.
Neutral preamplifier recommendation $1K new
Must have: Active, remote, two XLR inputs and XLR output.
Units I’m considering.
Denafrips Hestia
Ladder Bach
Schiit Kara
Topping Pre90
Vincent Audio SA32
Looking for a unit that measures well & has no/little sound of its own. Right now I’m leaning towards the Kara.
I have a phono preamp and a DAC and both are keepers. I’m looking for a $1K line stage NEW to partner with my tube amplifiers. @lpretiring I appreciate the The Truth Pre Amp recommendation. Not one I’ve seen before so I will investigate. |
@yyzsantabarbara If $$$ was not an issue … I agree the LA4 is ideal. Used LA4 is almost 3x the price of a new Kara. @carlsbad2 You have a recommendation? |
@wturkey My phono preamp output impedance is 300 ohms so I am concerned. My amplifier will be fine at 147K. One reason why I haven’t the trigger on the Kara. I appreciate the input.
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@blackbag20 The DDP-1 has a built in DAC. Also it’s 10 years old & would be difficult to get repaired. |
@robshaw Unfortunately the Benchmark LA4 is way above my budget, even used. The preamps listed above are ~$1K NEW. |
@yyzsantabarbara The Mjolnir is primarily a headphone amp. It does not have the 2 XLR inputs & remote that I require. My listening is via speakers, NO headphones. |
@audphile1 Do you have a recommendation? |
@mapman As I noted above, I am leaning towards Schiit Kara; the current iteration of the Freya S. I like that it's built in the US with a 5 year warranty. This post is to see if there were similar preamps to consider. |