hap Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I am currently using a passive Creek OBH-12. Sources are Squeezebox, DISH TV receiver, CD/DVD, phono. Amp is a Will Vincent triode ST70. Speakers are 1971 Heresys with Bob Crites upgrades. The problem: I need more gain for both CD/DVD and DISH receiver. Gain for the Squeezebox is spot on. Volume control for CD/DVD/DISH is almost 12:00 o'clock high, while 9:00 o'clock for the Squeezebox. And I need a full featured remote. Due to SO's recent immobility this is an imperative... All advice and opinions will be appreciated.MTIA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I use a NAD pre with my Heresys and little Quicksilver amps (2 EL-34s per side). The Nad is nice with a good solid bottom end, plenty of inputs, remote control and soft auto mute during switching. I think you might like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hap Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 Which pre, please? For years I used a NAD 1700 (?) preamp/tuner with a B&K ST140 to prettty good effec... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Russ uses a Nad C162 pre-amp with his Heresy III's. Hope that helps, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ69 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Which pre, please? I just checked my profile, C162. I bought it new when the C165BEE came out. I paid less than 400 IIRC. It really would be a good match for you. If you could fine either model used I think you would happy. There are not many choices for new pre-amps in the 500 buck range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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