What to do with broken McIntosh Pre-Amp


I inherited Klipsch Cornerhorns, a McIntosh MC2125 Amp, and a broken McIntosh MX 114 Pre-Amp.  Please forgive me for saying this, but I don't want to spend $800 or so for a pre-amp.  Is there a reasonably priced alternative out there?  
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Showing 2 responses by mrdecibel

 Audio, as a hobby, is expensive. What is the problem with the MX114 ? What are your sources ? What is your commitment to getting music out of the Klipsch / Mac combo ?
I asked about the sources ( cd player, streamer, turntable, etc. ) because many sources produce enough voltage output, to drive the power amp to full power ( not that you will drive it to full power output, and a turntable would need the gain of a phono stage ). In other words, you do not need the additional gain of a preamp, except with the phono. The 2125 has input level controls ( volume adjustment ), so maybe, just a switcher is needed ( similar to having a passive preamp ). Besides, the Khorns require so little power, this would be a good way to go. Do you have another system to combine the two ?