Spkrdctr Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I have heard from you guys that all I need is a tube preamp, to hook into my amp and I will get the tube sound. So, I need a $50 tube preamp. Anyone have one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 2 funny Duke. I believe its going to be real tough to find anyone to relieve a quality tube pre for 350 let alone 50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Spkrdctr, So what's your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I belive our friend posted that in good humor ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I belive our friend posted that in good humor ... No Doubt, Christmas comes once a year in December...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornman Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Best laugh I have had all week Duke thanks fir tht one..[].Just sold my Conrad Johnson for $300.00 + shipping new owner is thrilled with it. Good luck Spkrdctr, deal's like that dont come alone ever day & you have to be fast on the trigger. But keep watching this board they pop up ocassionally. Cornman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I have heard from you guys that all I need is a tube preamp, to hook into my amp and I will get the tube sound. So, I need a $50 tube preamp. Anyone have one for sale? If you got the parts lying about, you could build a tube linestage pretty much for nothing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Try a estate sale and maybe you will get lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dflip Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 Sorry, nobody on this forum is named, Stu Peed. The only way you get one for that price on this forum is a divorce settlement where one of our members sells it for nothing to spite his ex-wife. Other than that, try the $350 range for a used unit, then you might have some luck. I love Muttley, it definitely brought a smile to my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 You MIGHT be able to get the tubes for $50.00. But if you want a recommendation for a good inexpensive preamp with tubes then take a look at the Juicy Music Merlin. There are folks on this board that have them and might comment. I believe $800 range. Even at $350........you'll probably only get about $350 worth of sound. How happy do you want to be AFTER you buy your preamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 I just seen a Vincent Audio SA-31 Hybrid tube pre-amp on Audio Advisor for $500.00. I'm trying to find out if it's worthwhile because I'm looking for one under $1,000.00 myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 SWL, For a killer preamp under $1K check out Juicy Music Merlin. If you find anything you like better than that for the money, more power to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted May 28, 2007 Share Posted May 28, 2007 SWL, For a killer preamp under $1K check out Juicy Music Merlin. If you find anything you like better than that for the money, more power to you. Thanks, Daddy Dee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spkrdctr Posted May 31, 2007 Author Share Posted May 31, 2007 Thanks guys, so I need to fine a used Juicy Music Merlin and I'm there. I will start looking....if any of you guys accidently drop one or otherwise need to dump one quick for chump change, I'm your chump. Also, is it true that the preamp is all you need? That will give me the tube sound, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 31, 2007 Share Posted May 31, 2007 A tube preamp with a SS power amp can indeed yield that sweet tube sound. Not all SS amps are good matches, though. Some impedance issues that are far more technical than my understanding. The above combo is better for tube sound than a SS preamp and tube power amp. The preamp seems to carry more freight on the tube sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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