jcmusic Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I am looking for a pre-amp of good quality, any recomendations other than the Juicy Music ones? Thanks for your imput. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Budget? Phono required? Any opinion on tube vs. solid state? Off the top of my head try Fi or Wright Sound for some great tube pres at very nice prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Tube for sure, up to $2000.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 ASL or refurnbished vintage from NOSvalves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 If not a Juicy Music offering you might check out the Transcendent Sound Grounded Grid! Not pretty to look at but a great pre at a budget price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Mandaville Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Agreed on the Grounded Grid. It's lower cost is NOT a reflection of the performance of this preamp. Can't remember how much the JM 'Merlin' costs (even less than the GG, I think?), and Mark D. is a very experienced and good designer. Rozenblit of Transcendent Sound is as well -- IMO. Erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I am looking for a pre-amp of good quality, any recomendations other than the Juicy Music ones? Thanks for your imput. Jay Have you considered Juicymusic? Seriously, there is a reason everyone reccomends Juicy Music. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Chris, The Juicy Music pre's are on the list first, I was just looking for any other's I might need to look at. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBK Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Besides those already mentioned look at: TAD (BizzyBee Audio)Van AlstinePrima LunaManley Labs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Check out Audible Illusions M3A if you are going to use a TT. I bought a new one for $2k in 3/04 and replaced it with a JM Peach in 7/04. Has been sitting in a box since. $1,100 shipped to your door. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankphess Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I would snag Analog's Bottlehead Foreplay @ 350.00. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/734270.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 Thanks guys, under $2000.00 please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingjay Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I definitely recommend the Hovland HP100 or the ARC SP15. mdJust goes to show "again" the integrity of Mark by recommending products other than his own. But Juicy's are still the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalOg Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I have a Rogue Magnum with remote I'm selling. It's in very good condition and sounds wonderful. My search for a preamp ended when I purchased it. $1195.00 with Old Stock Sylvania 6sn7's. I have more tubes if needed. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I have a Rogue Magnum with remote I'm selling. It's in very good condition and sounds wonderful. My search for a preamp ended when I purchased it. $1195.00 with Old Stock Sylvania 6sn7's. I have more tubes if needed. Tom What are you replacing it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnalOg Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Z4, I am not replacing it with anything. I need to raise cash , so I have to sell off my system. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/734270.aspx Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Tom, How old is it? Does it have a phono built in? Please describe. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Z4, I am not replacing it with anything. I need to raise cash , so I have to sell off my system. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/734270.aspx Tom Bummer, I'm really sorry to hear that - I missed the earlier thread. I have heard the Magnum gear and it is really pretty good IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Dodd audio reference linestage, bettered CJ act 2 in my system....I am waiting for his battery powered next. I have owned over 30 pre-amps JMHO[6][][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Dodd audio reference linestage, bettered CJ act 2 in my system....I am waiting for his battery powered next. I have owned over 30 pre-amps JMHO[6][][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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