Simple Pre-amp or Volume Controller

[Minatophase3]

I am looking for a high quality volume controller with a remote control. The SPL Volume2 Stereo Volume Controller looks perfect except no remote. Can anyone recommend a similar device?

I currently am using an Accuphase E-380 integraged amp as a pre-amp connected to my Coda S5.5 amplifier. I have my TV, Computer and streamer connected to my DAC and that is connected via XLR to the Accuphase. My setup works just fine right now but it seems a waste to be using the Accuphase integrated in such a way. I would prefer to find something for less money that could accomplish the basic task I am using it for and sell the Accuphase and use that money for a different audio purhcase.

The Ladder Bach pre-amp looks promising as does the Schiit Kara. I really only need one set of XLR in and either XLR or RAC out, no phono stage.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Kal Rubinson]

I'd recommend the Topping Pro90 for its silence and transparency but its RC is not as good as it should be.

 

[Minatophase3]

I'd recommend the Topping Pro90 for its silence and transparency but its RC is not as good as it should be.

Thanks, will take a look at that one. The remote is very important to me as I tend to adjust to volume frequently as to not offend my family in the other room .

 

[Kal Rubinson]

Thanks, will take a look at that one. The remote is very important to me as I tend to adjust to volume frequently as to not offend my family in the other room .

Topping Pre90 line preamplifier

There has not been a conventional preamplifier in my main audio system for quite a while, because no multichannel preamp is available that's of high enough quality. Instead, I use the high-precision digital volume controls in my players and DACs and choose sources with a relay-based multichannel...

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I have heard that replacing the Topping RC with an easily programmable unversal RC is a huge improvement.

 

[Jim Treanor]

I use a remote-controlled Luminous Audio Technology Axiom II with Walker mod 64-position passive volume control feeding a conrad-johnson MF2500 amplifier (soon to be replaced by a Coda Continuum #8 v1). The trick with a passive is to configure it to match the amp's input impedance and sensitivity, speaker sensitivity, and program source output voltage, and those parameters are requested by the manufacturer when the customer orders the product online. The remote is basic in that it controls volume (including Mute) and display brightness.