doogie67 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I am new to this hobby so be gentle. I am looking for the most bang for your buck tube preamp. I am on a tight budget. I just bought a pair of Ampex tube Mono blocks. I have a set of Heresy 1's. What would you recommend? Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmans Robin Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 It depends whether you play records or not. What does "tight budget" translate to in dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I am currently working on a budget DIY preamp that has a phono section. Check it out. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/114302.aspxOther good options would be a stepped attenuator and a stand alone phono stage. I have been using the Bellari vp-129 phono stage, and am very pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogie67 Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Do I really need a preamp? There are level controls on the blocks. I listen to CD's and a ipod. In the future I would like to get a better turntable. Right now I have a GE TT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmans Robin Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I wouldn't bother with a preamp right now if I were in your shoes. You would be using it as a volume control mostly, and you can do that with your level controls. If you don't mind plugging and unplugging when going back and forth from CD and iPod. If you ever get into records seriously, then it would be a good time to move into a preamp. In the meantime, you could get a little $10 or $20 phono preamp like they have on eBay all the time and that will be okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 NAD C162. Nice sounding unit and it comes with a phono stage. Thanx, Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dubay Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 For the lowest of budgets go with a passive attenuator, even for about $20 of Radio Shaft parts you can make a decent passive. An Alps potentiometer is the next step up. Then stepped attenuators and gold plated rca plugs are a step further, maybe in the $100 range. I have done each of these myself along with a Halfer preamp kit. Added an inexpensive solid state phono pre on one system, other system has a home built tube phono preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Someone started a thread about this one, a while back. I think it us under $300! Click the--------> LINKY Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I found the thread! Click Here-----> LINKY Oh Yeah! Welcome, we are glad you are here. We were all new to this hobby at one time, so don't worry about asking questions, that is how we all learn. The only stupid question, is one that isn't asked!!! [:S] Dennie[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I love that little Tube Head, I have their Fubar Dac and it is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Does Antique Sound Lab still make anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalogWave Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Someone started a thread about this one, a while back. I think it us under $300! Click the--------> LINKY Dennie Doood! That is the coolest, most affordable stuff I've come across so far! If it sounds half as good as 10x its cost (?!?) I'm loadin' the boat! I was getting depressed at how much the low-production, custom-cottage-industry gear is goin' for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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