need help for buying a good preamp with remote

[maamic]

Please anyone
can help me with the info on the best hi-fi preamp for home system. i have a
sansui au 717 amp, but i need a decent
preamp with remote control. i am using a Harman-kardon amp with a remote, as a
preamp, But i feel that, I am loosing
the sound quality. Will appreciate any help

[Sandy West]

I recently purchased a Marantz SC-11S1 to replace my old McIntosh C-26 and I am extremely pleased with the performance of the new unit. It is the best pre-amp I have ever owned, both mechanically and audibly. Frankly, I don't see how a pre-amp could be any better and none I have auditioned--at any price--are.

[richbarrett]

I have a vintage Yamaha M50 Pre Amp for sale. Good sound and features but no remote.

[CECAA850]

THIS is a really nice sounding pre-amp with a remote AND a warranty.

[maamic]

i just checked about this model. i am a marantz fan i must say. but the price is very high. limitted budget

thanks anyway for the info.

[maamic]

thanks every one again. i checked the carver ct6. i already had this brand in mind, but i was not sure.

i stumbled on the model carver ct-3, and i think its even better than ct6. the problem is that some of them on ebay does not have a remote.

i think i would go with ct-3. because i read good review on it. and also the price is in the right range.

thanks again,

[willland]

This B&K is an awesome piece of gear. Great built in tuner and a subwoofer preout and remote control.

http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1300403160&/B-K-PT-3-Preamp/Tuner

http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/bk_pt3_st2140.htm

Bill

[newkman]

I have owned both the CT-6 & the CT-3, the CT-6 wins hands down, no comparison in my opinion.

However, they are getting old, so I'll give a +1 on the B&K. B&K pre-amps are far superior to Carver pre's,

again, in my opinion!!

[maamic]

the b&k's are hard to find on the market. i did not find any on ebay. yes you are right,

after research on the net, i am convinced now, b&k are much better than carvers.

i wish to use the pre, for music, from cd and radio. and want to get a warm sound, but a clear sound at the same time.

anyway thanks for the reference. i appreciate. you guys are great help.

[Sandy West]

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Please anyone can help me with the info on the best hi-fi preamp for home system. i have a sansui au 717 amp, but i need a decent preamp with remote control. i am using a Harman-kardon amp with a remote, as a preamp, But i feel that, I am loosing the sound quality. Will appreciate any help

Maamic,

Yes, the new Marantz Reference components are spendy. How about a used pre-amp? I got my SC-11S1 for half price in like new condition. Look for any Marantz or McIntosh with a remote and buy the best you can afford. Make sure it is guaranteed to work correctly. It will sound better than a new pre-amp of lower quality and last longer.