Matthews Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Looking for a pre amp at little cost. Preferred if unit has remote volume control. Needing something with pre-outs to sample different power amps. Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Look for a B&K PT-3, PT-5, or Reference 5. Also, Parasound New Classic 2100. Just to name a few. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 1 hour ago, Matthews said: Looking for a pre amp at little cost. Preferred if unit has remote volume control. Needing something with pre-outs to sample different power amps. Thanks, Matt Matt, I have one of these just taking up space, Emotiva Stealth DC-1 , would this work for you? Has remote, two sets of pre-outputs (both active at same time), built in DAC, and volume knob. If you're interested PM me. Almost forgot I have a Nakamichi CA-5 that I bought off ebay but never used. It's analog no remote. Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racebum Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 what is "low cost" to you? the lowest cost one i can think of worth buying would be an older sony ES pre amp. they have remotes, optical and often sell around $100-150 it goes up from there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconTi Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 A garage sale / thrift store AVR would work. Most have pre-outs and remotes (I used my Denon as a pre/DAC for a few months, worked perfectly). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efzauner Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sherbourne Pre1? http://www.questforsound.com/preamps/preamps_sherbourn_pre1.htm I like mine but will probably sell it as I have some nice vintage iron. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Why would a preamp have preouts? Are you looking for a tube based, powered solid state or a passive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted April 1, 2017 Author Share Posted April 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, Schu said: Why would a preamp have preouts? main-outs, pre-outs... 6 or 1/2 dozen I suppose? 9 minutes ago, Schu said: Are you looking for a tube based, powered solid state or a passive? Looking for an SS pre - "cincymat" is sending me his Nakamichi to play with. A little excited about that Ultimately, after I get the RF-7's home, am going to want a big boy amplifier so I figured I'd start with the more affordable pre-amp. It is kind of like starting all over again. No regrets Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 15 hours ago, Matthews said: Ultimately, after I get the RF-7's home, am going to want a big boy amplifier so I figured I'd start with the more affordable pre-amp. It is kind of like starting all over again. No regrets Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Look for a QSC PLX amp. Even the 1202 has plenty of beef and very affordable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 On 3/31/2017 at 9:40 AM, cincymat said: I have a Nakamichi CA-5 that I bought off ebay but never used. Thank you so much, "cincymat" (aka Mark) This little guy is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to get my amp, speakers and run some juice. Receiving this lil' gem has reawakened that deep itch of one day owning the monster PA-7 Stasis. Oh gosh, what have you gotten me into here Mark? Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, Matthews said: Thank you so much, "cincymat" (aka Mark) This little guy is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to get my amp, speakers and run some juice. Receiving this lil' gem has reawakened that deep itch of one day owning the monster PA-7 Stasis. Oh gosh, what have you gotten me into here Mark? Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Hope she sounds as sweet as she looks. Looks like she survived shipping OK. Read the literature I included? Mark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I cant wait for you to get your speakers too. I am out of room in my office and extremely tired of being asked "are those speakers really that big/" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 4 minutes ago, cincymat said: Read the literature I included? Quickly glanced at it. Excitedly saving it for some after dinner reading Matt ♪ ♫ ♪ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 3 minutes ago, MookieStl said: "are those speakers really that big/" LOVE IT !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 On 4/1/2017 at 0:51 PM, tigerwoodKhorns said: Look for a QSC PLX amp. Even the 1202 has plenty of beef and very affordable. Absolutely. I have 4 of them on my "7" set up in the living room. I like them so much I got one for my 396's. Great sounding amps and plenty of current. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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