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Best Pre-amp for $500??
Thanks but it seems that none of those three have digital inputs. The Aragon 28k seems to only have RCA analog inputs too, based on Google searches. The Cambridge 851C seems to be a CD Player, DAC, and pre-amp (digital only) all in one case. That ... 
Best Pre-amp for $500??
A sunfire amp drives Maggies.  Outboard DAC is dealing with an Apple TV and Mac/iTunes.  Still have a Cal Audio CD player, and sometimes use a Yamaha tuner.I had a Sonic Frontiers pre-amp but it blew one channel and the remote is busted too.   
Best Pre-amp for $500??
I am not interested in a phono stage.  DAC is a must or I don't buy one and keep using my outboard DACA Parasound Halo with DAC is $1,100.Anything in the $700 range? 
Best Pre-amp for $500??
Does the CP-35 have a built-in DAC? That is what I need. I can’t find much info on it online.BTW, I am hoping for better sound quality than a NAD. 
Creek Evolution with Tuner & CD Plugins
clutter reduction at same or better sound quality 
Pre Amp for $400 ??
Yes it needs to be repaired, I am wondering if maybe I should buy something else for the cost of the repairs and the hassle of shipping across the continent and over the border. 
Pre Amp for $400 ??
Thanks - I should add that:1. I don’t need a phono stage,2. But I do want a remote - and one that can switch sources, not just change the volume 
6H2311 E8 tubes ??
Thx all! 
6H2311 E8 tubes ??
could it be 6H23P-EB?the lettering looks a bit like this:http://www.thetubestore.com/Tubes/6922-E88CC-Tube-Types/6H23n-EB-6922wierd looking "P if so - but maybe that's the Russian way