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good preamp for dynaco mk3 monoblocks with maggies

Im new to HI-FI world and would appreaciate any advise. I need a good preamp while my Dynaco MK3's are being upgraded with new VTA boards and capacitors etc By Roy Mottram at tubes4hifi.com

I have Magnepan SMGa's which i will be Gunning soon(bought the wood already:)) and I have Event20/20 studio monitors.
my room is not big about 12X14 and I dont listen to my music too loud..i like classical, vocal, instrumental.

I need a good preamp for around 1000$... I will be listening to digital source cds or from dac.

im looking at Audio research sp11 mk2 for sale for 1000$
parasound halo p3 for about 500$

what im using as a preamp now is a little dot mk2 headphone amp that has pre outs..i know its not the best but like i said im new to this..i love magnepan sound and i like tube sound..

remote is preffered but not critical..i would rather have better sound....
HELP

HELP
zvovchik
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atmasphere
11,849 posts
 
You could always find a used Dynaco PAS-3 and pay to have someone refurbish it.

With some simple mods that preamp is a giant killer...
botit
25 posts
 
I use a McIntosh C-28 and am pleased with it. It's in your proce range and can usually find them here.
zvovchik OP
7 posts
 
Thanks guys for your input. Ill definately look into those listed.
frogman
7,467 posts
 
I would take Brownsfan's suggestion VERY seriously. Your existing gear and your listening habits make you a very good candidate for a passive preamp.
zvovchik OP
7 posts
 
Im am looking at the promitheus signature tvc on their web site and I do not see price.
couldnt find it on audiogon for some reason.

how would it compare with reference TVC4? is it the same thing just in one box and shared input selector?

Also Im a bit confused...Signature TVC is Dual mono design and that means I would have to adjust input and volume separately for right and left channels right?..

It has one xlr input and 2 rca per channel...so I can have a balanced source, a cdp and a turntable with phono pre(or other source)

That is a very interesting recomendation. I see where it might benefit me using it with monoblock amps as it will be great separation between channels..
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