ancientdude Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Recommendations on a preamp for rf'7s and a svs-pc ultra, Not really looking for a tube preamp but if its recommended...i might consider it, looking to purchase! Any recommendations? or something i should look out for? THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuNat Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 i love my acurus rl-11. has simultaneous output on aux, perfect for a sub. can be found for $300 used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 McIntosh C33 (as well as many other C-series') are built like Packards and sound great. Granted they are 20+ years old and don't have dedicated sub outputs (but they do have up to three sets of amp outputs) but they can be had for about $1.2k or so. AudioClassics.com is a great place to get one from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I have a RL-11, have owned a Mapletree Audio 4A SE tubed preamp and a Peach. I would take them in reverse order starting with the Peach (tubed preamp). If you want a phono option there is a Blueberry from Mark. If money is an option, you could also take a look at Mark's Merlin which is less expensive, but based on the same philosophy. If you are playing with RF-7's then take a look at Mark's tubed products, www.juicymusicaudio.com, you will be pleased with the result. The tube preamp tends to moderate the detail of the SS amp, it reduces the ear winding after 35-45 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 Hello AncientDude, An alternative to a pre-amp is a "passive pre-amp". If you are not familiar with this, the name is a bit misleading. It is entirely passive, basically just a switch and a pad (or step attenuator). The one I use is a Adcom SLC505. They are not made anymore, but are available on e-bay for less than $100. Since they are passive, no noise or distortion will be introduced and no sound will bleed through between multiple sources. Also, a used one will not require any servicing (other than some contact cleaner). There are some caveats: 1) line level only as a source (no phono), 2) no tone controls (not a major problem), the interconnect between the Passive preamp and the amp must be short (the impedance of the preamp output and cable capacitance in the interconnect - if it is long - will low-pass the signal in the audio range), 3)for some odd ball sources (esoteric cd players) the input impedance on the passive preamp may not be 10 times greater than the output impedance of the cd player's output. However, given the above this is as close to a "piece of wire" as you can get. Pre-amps costing $1200 do not make sense to me (unless phono is an issue), since they may have some degree of distortion, hiss, and hum. I have been using this with my K-Horns, since their efficiency will reveal any inadequacy in an active component. That had been a headache that lead me in this direction. Good luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 What is your price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 0-350...or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 Sorry if this has been asked but what amp are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Aragon 4004mk2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 ---------------- On 7/17/2005 3:23:41 PM ancientdude wrote: Aragon 4004mk2 ---------------- Maybe you could stretch your budget and find a nice Marantz 7T. I heard one at Thebes place and was very impressed. If you're patient, you can find a nice one for about $500. It sounded very warm for a SS pre plus it'll give you a phono section. I don't know how well it'll mate with the Aragon but folks here seem to really like them with their Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 used Dynaco tube, or stretch budget for a tube Juicy Music Peach...er, Merlin, I meant Juicy Merlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Ill keep my searching goggles on then, Also found: aragon 24k preamp aragon 18k preamp B&K Reference 5 mkII any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 also ask NOSvalves.com for an integrated tube amp that could be used as both power amp and pre-amp, maybe about same price as Peach... In your profile, please specify your, room size, most tastes, preferred volume level, etc. This will give thoughtful posters more of the right information they need to make insightful suggestions. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientdude Posted July 17, 2005 Author Share Posted July 17, 2005 Okay, I have done so...he he damn, i wish my room was larger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted July 17, 2005 Share Posted July 17, 2005 how about this? Sony TA-P9000ES multichannel analog preamplifier Larry Greenhill, November, 2001 Sony describes the $700 TA-P9000ES as "a pure audio multichannel preamplifier equipped with two inputs for 5.1 analog multichannel audio sources, enabling selection, volume control, and amplification." A relay with twin gold-plated crossbars switches the two six-channel sources. Then follows a class-A solid-state push-pull amplifier in discrete configuration. Separate transistors, resistors, and capacitors populate the printed circuit boards. An oxygen-free copper shield surrounds each channel to prevent crosstalk between the channels. In addition, there is a relay-controlled gain stage offering 0, +6, and +12dB amplification. http://stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/700/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted July 18, 2005 Share Posted July 18, 2005 If solid-state is an option, I've once had a PS Audio 5.5 preamp and thought it was quite nice. Here is one that is probably similar, and not too expensive at $195: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preatran&1125890814 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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