A Bryston BP25 is also an option. They usually sell for $800-$1200, and have years of warranty coverage remaining.
Pre-amp for $1500?
When it comes to cd players and amps I am fine.
I have not looked at a pre-amp for a number of years.
I have used a Mcintosh C-15 to drive my 100 watt MAC amp
for quite some time. I can use balanced in/out with my system. Mostly interested in XLR in. The C-15 still very
much holds its own, but does not have XLR in.
I have looked at some pre-owned Krell's here.
I would take any suggestion up to $1500 new or used.
I think I would like to stay solid state.
I have not looked at a pre-amp for a number of years.
I have used a Mcintosh C-15 to drive my 100 watt MAC amp
for quite some time. I can use balanced in/out with my system. Mostly interested in XLR in. The C-15 still very
much holds its own, but does not have XLR in.
I have looked at some pre-owned Krell's here.
I would take any suggestion up to $1500 new or used.
I think I would like to stay solid state.