Are there used/mint balanced pre-amp with a few unblanced inputs under $2000??


Need recommendations for a used balanced pre-amp with approximately 3 balanced input  One for a CD player and another  for hooking up a fully balanced amp.  And, possibly, one additional balanced input  I don't need a processor HT loop, nor DAC input and output. I do need a remote, and a very good headphone feature would be great  Phone box or stage could be added. 

Unfortunately, many balanced or mixed balanced and unbalanced pre-amps or line stages offer multiple balanced inputs, and also  several RCA inputs and outputs

They usually lack remote, phone stage and headphone features.  The back of some look like a recording console and the front, a cuckoo clock.    Not for me!!.

I prefer simple and usable  features,  but outstanding sound quality. I have a BAT VK200 amp

I am NOT hopeful such a component is available. However, I have looked at the Copland CT305, Cary SLP202, and a few of the BAT pre-amps in a cursory search     Thank you  

   

sunnyjim
Jim,  BAT would seem to fill the bill perfectly so not sure if you're leaning away from them.  If not, there's a VK-31 with phono and remote on AG right now for $2000 (no relation to the seller).  If interested, better hurry as someone's (maybe you?) is already asking questions. Dick
Parasound P7 only has 1 balanced input, but good phono stage and 7.1 balanced outs.  2 multi-channel inputs and 7 line level + 1 phono.

Bryston BP 26C has 2 pairs of balanced inputs, not sure the used cost.

Both include remote control.

Best,

Erik

Looks like that you have mainly concentrated on Tube Pre's.  I'm sure that you'll bet a lot of options..

In Solid State, here are 3 Huge value pieces,  all 3 can be had for less than your budget.

Audio Research LS9

Coda CP (has phono)

Bel Canto Pre 2 Or Pre 3


Thanks to those who responded so far.

To timlub.,  Thanks for the recommendations. I actually owned a Bel Canto Pre 3 about 4 years ago, and loved it, especially its finely calibrated remote control. It did not have a phono stage, or ( I think) head jack or amp.  Its only drawbac is:: when using a fire hose girth speaker cables, they torqued up the pre-amp. off the shelf  rack by an inch or so.  I had it hooked up to a pair of Red Dragon mono blocks class D amps which overtime sounded bright and edgy. I often wondered if "some" of the glare and edge were produced by the Pre 3.  Nevertheless, I decided to downsize to a integrated amp after selling the pre-amp and amps. I will check out the ARC LS-9.   BTW, BAT VK-200 is SS all the way

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To djohnson54. I  checked a few BAT pre-amps on e-bay l, including the VK-31. Supposedly VK-31SE sounds better. However, i will definitely check out the ad on AG .