@sunnyjim You're welcome. It did look like a good deal having both the phono and remote options installed and, like mesch said, they go fast. I use a BAT VK-3i with my McCormack DNA-0.5 Deluxe and it sounds wonderful. My only problem is the sensitivity of the McCormack which was really probably designed for Steve's passive line stages. I don't get to use much of my volume control. :) Always wanted to try the VK-200 though, I hear it's a fabulous amp. Best of luck. Dick
Are there used/mint balanced pre-amp with a few unblanced inputs under $2000??
Need recommendations for a used balanced pre-amp with approximately 3 balanced input One for a CD player and another for hooking up a fully balanced amp. And, possibly, one additional balanced input I don't need a processor HT loop, nor DAC input and output. I do need a remote, and a very good headphone feature would be great Phone box or stage could be added.
Unfortunately, many balanced or mixed balanced and unbalanced pre-amps or line stages offer multiple balanced inputs, and also several RCA inputs and outputs
They usually lack remote, phone stage and headphone features. The back of some look like a recording console and the front, a cuckoo clock. Not for me!!.
I prefer simple and usable features, but outstanding sound quality. I have a BAT VK200 amp
I am NOT hopeful such a component is available. However, I have looked at the Copland CT305, Cary SLP202, and a few of the BAT pre-amps in a cursory search Thank you
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Sunnyjim.....Did a quick look http://www.audioconsultants.com/equipment-Ayre-K1xe--Silver-7521 If it doesn't have remote, phono, you can get Ayre to install them. |
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