Livemusic Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) Hello All, I recently purchased a used pair of Bob Latino M-125s; also placed an order for a pair of Cornwall IVs, which are currently traveling to my place. Now, I am looking for a tube preamp that matches well with them. I am also considering earlier Mcintosh Pres. If you have one that is currently not seeing active use, I would be interested in talking. Can either pay Paypal (Not F&F) , Cash(if Pickup). Prefer staying around the 1000$ mark. Thanks, Edited March 2, 2023 by Livemusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 What brands are you looking for in the used market? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 @Livemusic an Earlier McIntosh is a great idea since the preamp is the most critical component , but these are very sought after , and very rare birds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livemusic Posted February 27, 2023 Author Share Posted February 27, 2023 7 hours ago, carlthess40 said: What brands are you looking for in the used market? So far I have considered Conrad johnson, bottlehead, Arc, Nelson pass’s early designs, Dynaco , Denafrips and McIntosh. Yes.. All over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Something new with a modern power supply ? What features are you looking for ? Equalizer, phono EQ, inputs for lots of different gear ? It's not tube, but if you score a McIntosh c-32 the swiss army knife of preamps you won't be disappointed. Is there a specific pre amp tube you are looking for ? Good hunting PS put a location in your avatar, doesn't have to be your street address. For the price I would try one of these cheapos, 900 4.5 star reviews can't all be wrong. Look at the table in this listing. This unit supports lots of tube rolling options. Might be a good intro to tubes and rolling for not a lot of bucks at risk. You can front end something like this with a passive RCA switch that supports 4-6 inputs and 1 output, I purchased one as a toy for something like $40 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094W84SR5?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details https://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Preamplifier-Headphone-Amplifier-Audio/dp/B07TJS2DBT/ref=sr_1_4?crid=69Z9HRA1TFEF&keywords=tube+preamplifier+home+audio&qid=1677463460&sprefix=tube+preamp%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Are you handy? I've got a tube line stage SP12 from Tubes4hifi that I may be willing to part with. It may need some work to make a little nicer looking. Pm me if interested. Its a 4 tube 12au7 line stage. Now discontinued and replaced with the SP14. See link below, though no talk of the SP 12, maybe you can find something of interest on the site. Looking at prices of new items, it would be hard going used. http://www.tubes4hifi.com/pre12.htm It would be similar to the SP13 minus the remote. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applebees Posted March 1, 2023 Share Posted March 1, 2023 I have a nice conditions Dynaco PAS-2 fully upgraded by Van Alstine (Super-Pas three) that I don’t use much. Send me an PM if you’re interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livemusic Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 Hello everyone, I would like to thank everyone for help both here and via IM. Would like to inform this group that I purchased a pre today. thanks again. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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