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
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.
"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.
Jayne,. Thank U for your insight on the wired 4 sound DAC.  What DAC would your recommed that I consider?
I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won’t "break the bank".
foghorn1


This could be a winner, and it won’t break the bank for you. Released at the RMAF the new Shiit Freya.
Can be a
1: passive preamp
2: active preamp with tube output buffer
3: active preamp with J-Fet output buffer
Multiple switchable inputs and a remote as well, amazing for the price.

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/new-schiit-preamps-and-power-amp.605485/#post-15174897

PS: The poweramp looks interesting too.

Cheers George


pre-amps are usually about control functionality

what do you want it to do?

remote controls?

built-in DAC or not?

Then there is the likelihood that the company will exist in 5, 10 or 20 years and ... length of the warranty.  For both these last issues, there is one obvious answer and it starts with B