Best Pre-amp for $500??

What kind of fidelity can I get for $500? I also need a remote and a couple of digital inputs (so need a good DAC) and a few analog inputs?

Thx

randy-1105-14-2016 5:13am

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treadman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 05-14-2016 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A new Jolida JD 5T (tube) goes for about $500 with a remote controller. No DAC though. I think there is one on sale here.
randy-11 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 05-14-2016 at 06:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does the CP-35 have a built-in DAC? That is what I need. I can’t find much info on it online. BTW, I am hoping for better sound quality than a NAD.
mesch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,529 posts 05-15-2016 at 12:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wow, a preamp with DAC, RC, providing 2 digital and multiple analog inputs, and sounds better than NAD and sells for $500. I also would like to know of one.
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 05-15-2016 at 05:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 40 year old ARC.
meerzistar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 232 posts 05-15-2016 at 07:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I know its a matter of opinion but there are a few dated NAD preamps (and built in phono stages) that punch higher than there price would suggest. Being said I was not sure on your DAC situation. this would leave some room to play and get you into something. And also leave a step in the form of cash to build on towards the other box. 500 can only get you so far. The Classe does not have a built in DAC but it is RC and an excellent sounding preamp with build quality. Baby steps, try to practice patience otherwise you may end up disappointed.

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