$1600. preamp

for $1600. would you buy a manley shrimp? why not? what else then?

dpm234006-13-2016 9:12pm

yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,701 posts 06-13-2016 at 10:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No I would not. $1600 is overpriced for that . It was about $1800 new. You should take a look at the Quicksilver linestage preamps. The remote 6DJ8 is $1595,and the non remote 12AT7 is $995. I have owned both and they are a true bargain!
dpm2340 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 142 posts 06-13-2016 at 10:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i owned a quicksilver pre. i didn't think much of it. i would definitely consider the amps though.
adg101 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,063 posts 06-14-2016 at 12:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Spend around $1,000 and look for a ModWright SWL 9.0 SE or spend a little more than your budget for the LS100.