Biscuit Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 My father has klipschorns driven by a Mac 275 and a Rotel preamp. The Rotel does not sound that great with the amp and horns, so I started doing some research. I've read the best pairing is the Mac C220, but that is quite a bit more than he wants to spend (best used I could find was ~ 3k). I was trying to get some input into other options to pair with this system that were < 2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 buy some inexpensive tube pre-amp and try it out. If it's really the tube vs. SS deal it will likely be apparent soon enough. Try ebay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson's Ridge Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Recommend either a McIntosh D100 or D150 Pre/DAC. Get the company's latest signal and digital technology ~$1,800 - $2,000. Check with Audio Classics. A considerable move up from Rotel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted March 5, 2019 Author Share Posted March 5, 2019 Thanks for the suggestions @Tom Mobley and @Dawson's Ridge. I think my father is interested in going with a tube pre-amp. The Audioclassics was a nice site. Thanks for pointing me that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archguy Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On another site there's a thread entitled "How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?" You may find it instructive, and/or amusing. Site won't let me add the link, sorry, but you can search the text string. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubeHiFiNut Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 On 3/3/2019 at 8:00 PM, Biscuit said: My father has klipschorns driven by a Mac 275 and a Rotel preamp. The Rotel does not sound that great with the amp and horns, so I started doing some research. I've read the best pairing is the Mac C220, but that is quite a bit more than he wants to spend (best used I could find was ~ 3k). I was trying to get some input into other options to pair with this system that were < 2k. I use a Quicksilver Line Stage Preamp, $995. You can get a remote control version for $1,595. This line stage will drive the McIntosh MC275 with ease. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9a5b1-wright-sound-ag-1000-gorgeous-tube-preamp-with-tone-controls-reduced-look-pics-tube 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 3/6/2019 at 1:30 AM, joshnich said: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9a5b1-wright-sound-ag-1000-gorgeous-tube-preamp-with-tone-controls-reduced-look-pics-tube Wow, that is beautiful piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 Anyone with thoughts on https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9cgii-audio-research-ls7-tube-preamp-w-extra-tubes-tube and MAC275/Khorn? AudioResearch LS7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 3/5/2019 at 5:08 AM, Archguy said: On another site there's a thread entitled "How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?" You may find it instructive, and/or amusing. Site won't let me add the link, sorry, but you can search the text string. That was a fun read! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Lammers Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I bought one of these. One of the few pre amps with tone controls. Absolutely no regrets. http://www.erhard-audio.com/Aretha.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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