In your price range, I would not hesitate to recommend the Schiit Freya and the Parasound P6. Both excellent pres with different “sweet spots”. The Freya has a passive mode, a JFET mode and a tube mode. With plenty of balanced and AE inputs and multiple outputs, you can run a host of different amp/sub combos. The P6 is solid state and has a lot of useful bells and whistles. It has a very good DAC built in, it has excellent bass management and HT bypass. Also with tons of balanced and SE inputs and outputs. They both look and sound great, you can’t go wrong with either and you come in on budget.
New to the two channel world - Advice needed on preamp
I am new to the two channel arena, but have been in AV my entire career. I am looking to find a solid preamp to match with my system. I would be open to integrated amps if they are a better option.
Current Rig
Paradigm Prestige 85F’s and Prestige 1000SW Sub (Not sure if I really need a sub or not, but I have it nonetheless)
Bryston 4B-ST
Sony ZA3100ES (I know its an AVR, but it had the requisite preouts)
I listen mostly to FLAC files off of a PC. Looking to stay under $2K. Any advice for a newbie?
Current Rig
Paradigm Prestige 85F’s and Prestige 1000SW Sub (Not sure if I really need a sub or not, but I have it nonetheless)
Bryston 4B-ST
Sony ZA3100ES (I know its an AVR, but it had the requisite preouts)
I listen mostly to FLAC files off of a PC. Looking to stay under $2K. Any advice for a newbie?