Hello Dave!!! All the pre amps listed are no doubt quite good.You should also consider the Jeff Rowland Synergy 2i.I used this pre amp with a FPB 200c and was very satisfied with the sonics.Should work great with the Avalons.By the way, my Avatars are GREAT!!! Good luck....
Which preamp........for sonic bliss????
I am presently redesigning a new system (as I plan to move into my new home I have decided to have fun with a new two channel system)
A little background.....my previous system was a great tube set-up (or great for me....maybe modest by others standards). Anyway it was Dunlavy SC-IIA Signatures (the 6' towers) with Cary CAD-50 MK II monoblocks, a Thor TA-1000 Mk II preamp and a host of other components (all of which will stay.....I'm just reworking speakers, preamp and amp).
Here'e the current system thus far.....Avalon Radian HC speakers and Krell FBP 200M monoblocks. I'm looking for a terrific preamp to drive everything. A few audiophile friends suggested I go with a solid state preamp to drive the Krells and Avalons appropriately.
Here's a couple of the contenders:
* Edge Signature 1
* Levinson 380
* Sim P-5
* Pass X-1
Would like to stay under $2,600 used ....by am open on price.
Has anyone heard the Edge (or comments on the other 'contenders')?
All other comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
Many thanks,
Dave
A little background.....my previous system was a great tube set-up (or great for me....maybe modest by others standards). Anyway it was Dunlavy SC-IIA Signatures (the 6' towers) with Cary CAD-50 MK II monoblocks, a Thor TA-1000 Mk II preamp and a host of other components (all of which will stay.....I'm just reworking speakers, preamp and amp).
Here'e the current system thus far.....Avalon Radian HC speakers and Krell FBP 200M monoblocks. I'm looking for a terrific preamp to drive everything. A few audiophile friends suggested I go with a solid state preamp to drive the Krells and Avalons appropriately.
Here's a couple of the contenders:
* Edge Signature 1
* Levinson 380
* Sim P-5
* Pass X-1
Would like to stay under $2,600 used ....by am open on price.
Has anyone heard the Edge (or comments on the other 'contenders')?
All other comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome!
Many thanks,
Dave