preamp

  1. Ricco275

    Is the Boulder 508 actually good or actually not that good?

    I have read almost exclusively good things about the Boulder 508. However one review (certainly not paid by the manufacturer and therefore genuine) is killing it. It may be due to the wrong cables / adapters, however the audiophile gives way better opinions to other competing phono stages at...
  2. C

    Affordable Tube Preamp that can use an E80CC tube?

    Hello, I am trying to find an affordable tube preamp or DI that can handle the higher heater current of an E80CC tube? The 12BH7 has pretty much the same specs, but I can't find any preamp or DI out there that specifically allows for that tube either. I want to use this for recording, and like...
  3. Ricco275

    Which Audionet amp to upgrade from Vitus

    In the process of evaluating Audionet amps as a more musical amp upgrade from my Vitus RI-101 mkii. I have just purchased a Music First Audio Baby reference 2 passive preamp so I could do with just a power amp. Looking at the Amp I v2 and the Amp mono blocks. I don’t want to spend more than...
  4. Ricco275

    Upgrading from Vitus RI-101 mkII with TAD speakers

    I feel is time to upgrade my amp and not easy to make a choice. Currently playing MSB discrete and Linn LP12 through Vitus RI-101 mkII with TAD ME-1. Beside the wish for an overall improvement, I’d like to improve dynamics and details at low volume, let’s say 70db. I like Vitus sounds and it...
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  5. Ricco275

    Advice for an unsatisfied Vitus RI-101 mk II new owner

    I have just discovered this forum after having been reading Audiogon and Hifiwigwam for a while and it seems this forum is the one suiting best my taste and . A bit of system history before getting to the point: I have recently went through many changes in my system. After having been many...
  6. RaChiK

    Preamp choice

    Hi all, I have been working on my system since almost a year and after multiple changes have been very close to get it final. I have completed my digital end, very happy with speakers and amp. My amp is Audia flight strumento no.4 mk2 and drives the speakers extremely good. I am now looking to...
  7. Y

    From ARC ref 10, what’s next. I need recommendations

    I just sold my ARC ref 10, because the 2 chasis together takes too much space and it void wife approval. So now I am looking for a preamp that is smaller in size than the ref 10 now. I used to own a VTL 7.5 briefly and I think that size is ok. Although the vtl also has two chasis, at least one...
  8. H

    Upgrade advice for digital stream + preamp

    Looking to improve streaming digital quality for my existing system. Currently I have hybrid home theater system where I stream into my Marantz AVR which then goes out to my PrimaLuna Dialogue HP power amp and on to my GoldenEar T1R's. I've been using the Marantz to get a toehold on streaming...
  9. O

    New Integrated Amp/ Pre Amp

    Hi! I just got the Klipsch RP-500m speakers with a glimpse of hope that my problem with my receiver (TEAC ag-620) will be solved (I've connected my last pair of speakers through the headphones jack and a lot of times it makes a weird noise and then it stops playing on the left or right...
  10. DaveSpectral

    The Humble Nad 1300 Preamp: Inside and Out

    I have had an eye out for this Pre for a long time. While it is not up to my vintage Threshold, and Spectral gear, (see my posts on those) for the cost of $100-$250 on Ebay, it is a FANTASTIC deal. It is all Class-A circuitry, and when left on it runs a tad under lukewarm. The red-lined rack...
  11. John57

    Preamp with MM/MC phonostage built in - Options

    I’m looking for alternatives to my Burmester 897 Preamp with MC phonostage installed. It’s given me so much headache and total cost including frequent transport now stands at >$4800. So I’d like to ask what options are there under $5K that serve as an integrated preamp with flexible phonostage...
  12. Cableman

    FS: stunning AUDIOPAX MODEL5 Pre amp BARGAIN

    audiopax model5 preamp in black. mint condition inc remote. JUST £2500.00 + courier. probably the best preamp on the planet under 10K AWARD WINNING TIMBRE LOCK MECHANISM* ensuring TWO adjustable gain facilities, one the master volume control, the other a preamplifier/amplifier matching...
  13. S

    FS: EMM Labs Pre 2 1.5 years old balanced preamp by EMM labs

    I am selling my 1.5 year old, pristine condition (bought new) EMM labs Pre 2 preamp. Asking 6950. You can find my ad on Audiogon. Thanks, Stumpy
  14. Robert < NxLT > Slowinski

    [SOLD] Pass Labs XP 20 PreAmp , orginal 220v-240v

    Hallo , The unit is in top condition ( 2 scratches on the Top) 8/10 Technical top , RC / Orginal package / Orginal 220v-240v Unit Was operated in a smoke, pet and child free environment. Sending the unit in EU is 30 Euro per DPD. Also possible to pick it up. Accept PayPal add 4%...
  15. S

    Pairing receiver to tube amp

    Hi everyone. Being new to the world of vacuum tube stereos, I have some questions regarding my Dared VP-16 amp. Currently it is attached to two Paradigm Atom speakers. I also have it connected to my computer through Bluetooth via a DAC, but am wondering about how to connect radio. Are there...

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