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Yamaha CX 2 preamp verse say a Rotel RC 995?

I am looking into a Yamaha CX 2 preamp and wondering if anyone has had any experience with it?  I have had older Yamaha units but I understand this last go round in the early to mid 90s with the CX 2 was a different deal.  The Rotel RC 995 is a point of comparison but I always felt they were smooth but a  a little veiled sounding. The opposite  of the power amps.  Thanks
geph0007

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mesch
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What is your budget for a pre and what amp are you using ?
mesch
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OK, so we are looking for a preamp with remote, phonostage and headphone output for $300 which will be at least sonically equal to the PT-3.  Well, I need to think on this.

I owned the B&K ST-140 amp and Pro10 preamp at one time (for ~25 years). Thought them to be a high quality entry into the 'High End'. I would have had to spend much more to do better. 
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