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new preamp under $750 with remote, solid state...

My beloved b&k pt5 preamp is developing multiple issues. I won't bore with details of confirming the preamp is solely failing.

I would like to buy new, solid state and with a remote. Anybody like/dislike the Adcom GFP-815? Other suggestions would be really appreciated!!
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zd542
5,339 posts
 
The Adcom GFP-750 is much better.
jaxwired
232 posts
 
There's a seller with rega cursa 3 for $800. Great deal.
mesch
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Classe audio CP-35 comes up on audiogon. Retail was ~$1300, should sale for about $500 with remote. Detailed but analytical. Good soundstage. Flexible inputs/outputs. Also there is a CP-47 which is said to be better, may sell for ~$750. I have not heard this model.
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tempest714 OP
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I guess I'm hoping to get something new/not used, but that appears to be a pipe dream. Thanks for all the suggestions so far!!
rlwainwright
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Emotiva USP-1. It's gotten great reviews and comes with a 30 day in-home trial and a 5 year warranty. $449 with free shipping within the US:

http://shop.emotiva.com/collections/processors/products/usp1

-RW-
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paraneer
818 posts
 
How about the Parasound 2100 pre-amp? Its a full featured solid state stereo pre-amp with remote. It even has a HT Bypass feature and bass management. They are $650 brand new, much less for used. Hope this helps.
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dweller
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An Audio Research LS-9 will do the job and holds its value well.
The asking price today is in the $800 range (which is what I paid for one in 1999).
An honest SS pre with balanced inputs and remote.
Note: An ARC LS-3/LS-3B is close kin.
heyraz
177 posts
 
A used Forte Model Forty Four.
mjmch2003
243 posts
 
I replaced a B&K Pro 5 with a Parasound Halo P3-LOVED IT. Like night and day. It was great.
mesch
3,481 posts
 
If you want SS new then I would second the Halo 3 opinion.
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tempest714 OP
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Thanks for all the replies! This gives me a lot more to think about before committing to something.
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