meuge Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 I am looking for something used, in the <$500 range, something with decent gain, and the best sound I could get at this price range. I have been looking at Audiogon and ebay, and I have so far been unsuccessful. I just lost the bidding for an Aragon 28K on ebay and I got very frustrated (I feel like I a five years old reaching for ice cream right about now). I've listened to everyone's suggestions for a preamp in my old thread, but unfortunately I have not encountered any of the said equipment for sale in good condition. Now I am hoping one of you can put me on the right path, or have a spare preamp you need to get rid of : ) I am open to any suggestions, tube, solid-state or otherwise, as long as you consider the sound quality good. P.S. Check out my system profile to see what I'll be using it with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 You can buy a NIB Sunfire symphonic reference for 475.00 when they came out they retailed for 1500.00 and are now a discontinued line. You can alway get your money back selling it used,and it sounds very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Thanks for the tip. Do you by any chance know a place where I could get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Watch Audiogon, there is a retailer that has them most alway there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Anyone know anything about this Audcom Audio AP-120 Tube Preamp? http://sphl.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/buy_cl.pl?ddpreatube&1096916444 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Here's a new tube linestage pre on eBay for only $300... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39783&item=5716401077 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Hmmmmm I think he said he needs it fast !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 That looks interesting, although the seller is in HK. Thanks! I have an opportunity to grab another Aragon 28k for $450. Does anyone think it's worth it? I also wonder how it would compare to the Sunfire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meuge Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Actually I am not that biased, but I prefer a remote. That's just about my only concern, and that's why I've been led to solid-state so far. I am, however, open to suggestions, since I am a novice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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