NickWG Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I picked up a counterpoint sa-2000 preamp tube/ss today and and im wondering if i should use it to power my forte II's. Now, I dont have a power amp just yet, and am wondering if i should just sell this preamp for a little profit and find a better fitting amp for them. Any recommendation on powering these fortes? Also, i dont know if the preamp works. all leds light up green and the tubes glow. but thats all i know. any insight would be helpful. I'm new to this. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBryan Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The Counterpoint SA-2000 is a very nice preamp and with a few modifications, can be a great one. I'd definitely keep it around and try to match it with a decent amp. If you do want to keep it, I would suggest that you not fire it up unless its connected to an amp as you can damage the circuit and may take out a transformer if the pre doesn't have a load at output. I don't know much about the Forte but I'm sure there are members on the forum that can offer a few recommendations for amps. First question you need to answer - what is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickWG Posted March 23, 2011 Author Share Posted March 23, 2011 Well, haha, I have 2 technics hpm100's, infinity crescendo cs-3007, klipsch forte II - technics 5360 - harman kardon hk 3250 - counterpoint sa-2000... all ive spent so far is $200 so my budget is the equipment i have listed... ive been finding some good deals, and i hope to continue until i have lascalas with mcintosh power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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