indyhawg Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I am in the market for a new preamp. My budget is up to 1000 but would like to stay closer to 500. I need a phono section with this. If not, buying a phono pre will have put into my budget totals. This will be used only for phono and CD. I do not need tone controls or a remote control. I am not a DIYer so that is not an option for me. I am considering the Dared MC7P. Any suggestions about this pre or suggestions of others I should look into? I can go either vintage or newer, I have no preference. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccvalentino Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I like my Emotiva USP-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyhawg Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 I might add that the pre would be an upgrade to a NAD 1300 I am currently using. I use a Baldwin tube amp that I purchased from HarryO about a year ago. It has around 20-30 WPC which is more than enough power to drive my Forte IIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hugeroost Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 for a grand your nearly in Mcintosh territory, used of coarse, but you should be able to find a minty one for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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