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I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won't "break the bank".

i'm putting together a "stereo" system and would appreciate any suggestions in choosing a pre-amp that would work well with the my components.  My components are as follows:

Amps: Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000 Mono Amps;
Speakers: Jas-Audio "Odin" 2.5 way, 3-unit floor standing speakers.  89db; 4 ohm; 29-60,000Hz; Normal power handling: 220dW; Transient power10ms: 1000W.
CD: Oppo BDP-105D Darbee edition.
Turntable: Harmon Cardon T-60 [needs new cartridge]
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 300
Reel to Reel Deck: Akai X200D
Speaker Cable: DH Labs [Silver Sonic] Q-10 Signature  

foghorn1
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rogerabbit
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http://www.wyetechlabs.com/pricing.html
has a sale on two of it's preamps - Coral & Jade
foghorn1 OP
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rogerrabbit: thank you for the sale "heads up", but that is out of my price range.



joined: I am kind of leaning toward the wyred 4 sound preamp; thanks for the feedback.  You wouldn't also happen to have one of their DAC's?
obelisk
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Have you thought about going passive? Get a simple MM/MC preamplifier for the turntable, and a passive preamp - of which there are a few around (e.g. http://www.khozmo.com/index.html). If you want to keep the sound pure and unmolested, worth considering.
899bk
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Thoebe 2. I have it with new SX 1000r mono's. Great match. Can get it with dac and phono also. This is my second one. Beautiful remote for $175 extra. Remember Wyred makes both products.
jaybe
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"Does anyone one have any experience with Wyred 4 Sound’s Dacs? Specifically, DAC-1 LE or DAC-2 Series? "

I'm a past owner. In my experience, dry, cold and analytical. Not overly musical but great for hifi sound effects.
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