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Preamp with tone control.

Hello guys,
I need help to choose preamp. I'm building my system now and I will use Pro-Ject Xpression III turn table, Dynaco ST70 tube amp and B&WCM5 speakers. My question is, what kind preamp you can recommend for ST70 tube amp and, also I prefer to have tone control.
Found few preamps:
1. NAD C 165BEE ($899)
2. NAD 114 ($280)
3. AUDIO RESEARCH SP-4 ($550)
May be some one can recommend better choice.
Thanks!
mrmiele
rcziech
47 posts
 
Cambridge and McIntosh have tone controls.

The NAD tone controls don't give much cut or boost -- maybe 5 or 6 db's. You have to almost max out the controls to hear a difference.

McIntosh gives a lot of boost or cut -- about 10 or 12 db's
vmk
41 posts
 
Why not add a graphic equalizer? I believe Audiosource is still making them.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
I recommend a Dynaco PAS 3X. This is a great sounding preamp and it is the mate to your ST 70. The PAS 3X is a little different than the other PAS preamps in that the tone controls are defeated when set to the center position for best sound. This preamp will always be worth as much or more than what you pay for it today and represents an excellent value.
goblue711
30 posts
 
Take a look at Anthem TLP 1. You get a tuner also.
frontier1
42 posts
 
You might want to consider the T+A 1520 or 30 which has multiple inputs, tone controls and superb sound.
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