Still not sure how this relates to the OPs question. Are you saying that you can see if a unit uses RHOS solder just by looking at the internal photos? If so, which preamp uses RHOS solder?
Which Preamp "internals" would you choose? Based on picture only
Please don't let country of origin influence, resale, etc. I'll keep it after I upgrade for a second system. Just take into account the guts inside (I'm no electrical guru so I am depending on people in the know). Of course, sound quality is the key. I know the Rogue is a favorite..however..it's still $1600. Is the Rogue really just an $800 preamp in a bigger box? I believe I am going to purchase one of these for short term and save up and get a much higher end preamp next year ($3500 +). I do need a pre for the next 9 or 10 months or so because I need inputs (I'm using my Pro-Ject MQA dac as a pre now, no analog inputs---actually sounds better than my Nova pre that I just sold)
All these have features and most importantly...the ability to switch inputs by remote (sorry Mapletree)
The rogue RP-1 is $1700 http://hometheaterhifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rogue-rp-1-image3.jpg
The Pro-Ject Prebox RS is $650 http://s23.postimg.org/658xi67bv/image.jpg
Schiit Freya $700 (I would guess Saga is similar) http://www.schiit.com/public/upload/general/freya-PCB-1920.jpg
Also This Pro-ject all analog Prebox looks interesting..no internal pics $360.00 http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/pro-ject-pre-box-ds2-analogue-pre-amplifier?
Thanks for any opinions
All these have features and most importantly...the ability to switch inputs by remote (sorry Mapletree)
The rogue RP-1 is $1700 http://hometheaterhifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/rogue-rp-1-image3.jpg
The Pro-Ject Prebox RS is $650 http://s23.postimg.org/658xi67bv/image.jpg
Schiit Freya $700 (I would guess Saga is similar) http://www.schiit.com/public/upload/general/freya-PCB-1920.jpg
Also This Pro-ject all analog Prebox looks interesting..no internal pics $360.00 http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/pro-ject-pre-box-ds2-analogue-pre-amplifier?
Thanks for any opinions
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Since we are going down the Solder hole here has anyone seen any audio equipment using other means of connections, other then clip on connectors usually used at speaker driver terminals? I’ve used wire wrap connections in military grade equipment because it can give a better connection that is more vibration and shock resistant but not sure how it would be for audio signals. Very time consuming compared to a soldered joint but maybe could give a different ( better- worse) sound then solder. Hay OP not to hijack your thread here with the above, but have you though about a quality switching box like the ones Decware make, many options even can get a volume control on it to make a passive pre. This may work for the short time using your existing DAC. http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html may other to chose from this is just one example. |
jond 2,310 posts 10-05-2017 9:36pm @aberyclark what happened to "no black boxes"? Those all look like boxers to me and as I said in your other thread you can really stretch your budget buying used. Or is this a different project? yes. This is a temporary preamp until i save enough for a much higher $3000 plus one. I thought i had a nice few months old primaluna dialog snagged here on AG, however, the seller tragically passed away ( see other thread) |
Also This Pro-ject all analog Prebox looks interesting..no internal pics $360.00 http://www.audioaffair.co.uk/pro-ject-pre-box-ds2-analogue-pre-amplifier?https://static.qobuz.com/info/IMG/jpg/Interieur-72.jpg As auxinput say: In the end, you get what you pay for in most cases. |
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