Pete H Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I need to pick up another pre amp for an additional set up but I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred and if it's less, that's great. This is going out in the shop and I'm bringing the Carver CT7 inside for some reconditioning so this is for listening while working, nothing critical but a good tuner section is most important for this application. I'm just looking to give a listen to something different. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Pawnshop, craigs, Ebay, pretty much in that order, ill be hitting pawn shops today lookin for Dac units. and im sure the wife will find something........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm looking for some opinions regarding some specific units that would be worth a listen. Good luck on your shopping adventure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 There was a Forte for sale here. I have heard very good things about them. It is a Nelson Pass design I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I need to pick up another pre amp for an additional set up but I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred and if it's less, that's great. This is going out in the shop and I'm bringing the Carver CT7 inside for some reconditioning so this is for listening while working, nothing critical but a good tuner section is most important for this application. I'm just looking to give a listen to something different. Any suggestions? Do you need volume control? Does it need to be stereo? What about phono stage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I need to pick up another pre amp for an additional set up but I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred and if it's less, that's great. This is going out in the shop and I'm bringing the Carver CT7 inside for some reconditioning so this is for listening while working, nothing critical but a good tuner section is most important for this application. I'm just looking to give a listen to something different. Any suggestions? Do you need volume control? Does it need to be stereo? What about phono stage? I need volume control. It needs to be stereo but doesn't have to have a phono stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Hi Pete, the listing below is mine. Just listed this morning... Be happy to take it down if you may be interested (assuming no bids yet) http://www.ebay.com/itm/181326339436?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 ♪ ♫ ♪ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Check around for a used NAD 1600 or 1700 series preamp/tuner, they should be available for $200 or less and are worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I need to pick up another pre amp for an additional set up but I don't want to spend more than a couple hundred and if it's less, that's great. This is going out in the shop and I'm bringing the Carver CT7 inside for some reconditioning so this is for listening while working, nothing critical but a good tuner section is most important for this application. I'm just looking to give a listen to something different. Any suggestions? Do you need volume control? Does it need to be stereo? What about phono stage? I need volume control. It needs to be stereo but doesn't have to have a phono stage. Vintage is different. How about something in tubes? You can get in for under $200, but that doesn't mean you won't end up spending that or more having a technician checking it out and making repairs/adjustments. I bought this a while back for $185 including shipping. It does not have a volume control, but it does have a preamp. It cleaned up and I threw a couple pre tubes in and have been using it for weeks. So far so good... The brass cleaned up to like new, and I put all new foam around the glass and cleaned it up. Like new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Vintage is different. How about something in tubes? I need something else to work on like I need a third eye. LOL, I have a great looking console that I purchased about 2 years ago that I have yet to pull apart and dive into that big black whole (tubes) so this needs to be a simple plug and play for the shop while I'm building cabinets and trying to finish all the other items on the list. I appreciate the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 A B&K PT-3II or PT-5 would be perfect. http://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-b-k-pt3-st-1400-am-fm-preamp-tuner-105wpc-power-amp-set-made-in-usa-2014-01-29-preamplifiers-01075 Sell or keep the amp for a nice combo. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have an Adcom GTP-450 that I'd let go WELL under your budget. Remote works as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I appreciate the input. Preamp humor AR AR AR AR!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have an Adcom GTP-450 that I'd let go WELL under your budget. Remote works as well. I had one of those. Very nice sounding with my B&K 4430 and RF-63's. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've got a B&K Reference 50 w/ remote and probably the original manual if I can find it. It really does an excellent job in a 2 channel set up. I hate to part with it simply because I paid $2,500 for it brand new and I know that no matter how mint it is it's not worth even close to 1/5 of that....anyway I'll sell it for $300 plus shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've got a B&K Reference 50 w/ remote Is that an AVR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Is that an AVR? No, a preamp/processor. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Is that an AVR? No, a preamp/processor. Bill A pre/pro with a tuner? EDIT: DUH! My pre-pro has one. I've never used it. Edited February 16, 2014 by CECAA850 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wstrickland1 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Yes, it has quite a nice sound for 2 channel. I think the dac is pretty sweet as well. It also has a balanced stereo input. It's probably overkill for the op but it really does do a great job as a stereo preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) There was a Forte for sale here. I have heard very good things about them. It is a Nelson Pass design I think. I have a Forte 3, I love that amp, yes Mr. Pass had a big hand in it. It runs class A to like 15w (from my dim memory when I looked at the specs years ago when I bought it) then switches to AB, very clear and musical. I have it drivng a set of Quartetes in the HT, it never gets out of class A. Edited February 17, 2014 by Cal Blacksmith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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