Moderators Youthman Posted September 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 29, 2017 I've always liked the sound of Harman Kardon with Klipsch so I've been using a HK3490 Stereo Receiver as my Preamp connected to an Acurus A200 (200 x 2) amp for my RF-7ii 2ch system. At one time, I did try this Rotel RC 1070 Preamp. It was a beautiful looking unit but I actually preferred the sound of the HK3490 Receiver as a preamp. Just curious what stereo preamps you guys are using with your systems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Musical fidelity A308CR. Had one, bought a $12K KWP, sold it and bought another A308CR. Will not let this one go. Have the matching amp and CD player. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I am using the Emotiva XDA-2 as my preamps. The fact that they double as a DAC and triple as a headphone amp makes it a worthy component. Since it has both XLR and RCA active I can run a pair of speakers via XLR to an amp while I run a signal to a powered sub or pair of subs via the RCA. For $200 or less it is hard to beat that flexibility. I really like the DAC it uses too so that makes it even better yet. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted September 29, 2017 Author Moderators Share Posted September 29, 2017 Love it! Keep em coming guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edzu1234 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Howdy, I am using a Denon AVR-3310CI as a preamp at the moment with a Outlaw 7125 amp. It seems to work well. I just picked up a Onkyo TX-NR 3007 which I might substitute for the Denon in the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 New reissue c22. This is an awesome preamp and the phono section is to die for 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Bought a new Onkyo P-3000R and also have a Carver C-1 with the BillD mods with remote control. I like that the Onkyo has dual preamp outputs which one is adjustable for when you do a bi-amp setup and your amps don't have gain adjustments on them. It had all of the digital and analog inputs I needed in one heavy duty chassis. Separate power supplies for digital and analog sections, too. Rear view (not mine...stock photo) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Michael, I say if you like the sound of the HK, then look into a B&K PT-3 or PT-5 stereo preamps or if you need digital inputs, look at a B&K Reference 50 pre/pro. All do stereo music very well and can be found very reasonably priced on the used market. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I have two... a Pioneer SC85 and an NBS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Past tense: Pioneer Spec 1, Onkyo P-3060, McIntosh C28, JM Peach, NBS Now: McIntosh C2500 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 cj pv 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantoramasan Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) McIntosh C22 reissue & MX110Z Edited September 29, 2017 by pantoramasan added item 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I was using my Yamaha AVR as a pre-amp to my Emo XPA-2, then I bought an Emo USP-1 pre-amp. The USP-1 did make a nice difference in sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Mcintosh C32, C29 and MX110Z. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isotopesope Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 (edited) Prior to the MX-113, I was using a H/K 730 twin receiver as my preamp for my McIntosh MC-752. over all the McIntosh pre tuner won me over with it's high detail and clarity, but it was a tough sell. haha the 730 and the MC-752 were quite musical together. Edited September 29, 2017 by isotopesope 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Integra. Bit of an older unit now, DHC 9.9, but sounds great for music and movies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 - Wyred4Sound STP-SE / fully balanced, resistor relay volume control - George Wright 6sn7, tube rectified - Nelson Pass First Watt B1 buffered passive - vintage Yamaha C-6 / remarkably good for 30+ years. Dead quiet, zero static in controls 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scalawag Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I'm happy with the VTA SP14 signaling vintage Yam CA-2010 (La Scala fronts) and CA-1000 (RP-250F rears). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, scalawag said: I'm happy with the VTA SP14 signaling vintage Yam CA-2010 (La Scala fronts) and CA-1000 (RP-250F rears). Holy krap I never see my CA-2010 turned up that loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 McIntosh MX110. M series, earliest run. Has some face issues(like me) and couple of minor electrical quirks(also like me) but all in all sounds great, and it's phono and tuner sections keeps me in love with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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