Budget would be helpful. There are many options. In addition to some of the ones mentioned, I would add Modwright and Audio Research.
Tube Preamp with "pass through" for HT option?
Can any of you suggest a tube preamp with a HT pass through so I can use a tube preamp for 2 channel listening and my Myryad MDP500 G6 for home theater and satellite (with the option for 2 channel too). I am just venturing and gaining knowledge into tube setups so ignore my naivity if it applies. My plan is to continue to use and Anthem MCA II Series 2 Solid State 2-channel amp to power my Dynaudio Contour 1.3 II speakers. The other amp is an Anthem MCA III series 2 which powers the center and 2 surrounds. If a tube amp like this is available without breaking the bank (again!) please suggest and how would be best to hook up? Thanks. Dave
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I have not noticed any difference between unity gain and pass through with home theater. So I would not quibble over the difference, either is fine as far as I am concerned. The BAT was just a bad fit in my system. I am probably one of the very few that actually had my soundstage shrink. Both of the above had either pass through or unity gain.
I am currently using a Levinson 523 preamp, quite a bit more than the Cary was, not a tube pre, but it is exceptional if you have the budget for it. Another possibility if you have a turntable is the Manley Steelhead with a Skipjack for source swapping. Or maybe just get the Skipjack |
@canucks0 You can use any preamp with a home theater system. The bypass is just so you don't have to set the volume from the preamp- its controlled by the remote of the home theater. But if you are bothering to set the preamp to the home theater input, just set the volume to the right setting and you're good to go! |
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