Is a used preamp an option?
Help selecting a new preamp
I want to replace my Outlaw Audio 976 preamp with a stereo only preamp, no tuner. Sources will be an OPPO 103, a Shiit D/A from my mac mini room server and a Teac 2300 r to r Power amp is a Carver Crimson 275... speakers are Goldenear Triton 2+......max 5k budget. Any help is greatly appreciated. Phono input OK but not a necessity...THANKS
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rayburn_b OP You can trial a Schiit Freya for a couple of weeks, they are so versatile, best mechanical volume control going around, let's you select between tube, solid state in active modes, and you can go strait passive with it as many have found and liked. It's also got remote and xlr or rca inputs and outputs. https://www.schiit.com/products/freya-2 or to save $300 just the solid state and passive Freya https://www.schiit.com/products/freya-s Cheers George |
Thanks all for suggestions....I'm looking to simplify and improve sound quality over my existing preamp. I originally wanted to switch video with audio and the Outlaw had great reviews and it was priced reasonably. But, I've had problems with the preamp and Outlaw was at times difficult to deal with. Also, at 65 and long days working sound reinforcement in my youth I'm not sure that I would be able to discern audio differences between the top tier preamps. Simplicity, minimal signal path are goals...Grateful for all the help I'm receiving.. |
rayburn_b OP With your sources OPPO 103, a Shiit D/A (at <100ohms output impedance) and poweramp Carver Crimson 275 (at 100kohms inputimpedance). A Schiit Sys at $49 would be a great match, and be more transparent than your current preamp, couldn’t get more simpler. https://www.schiit.com/products/sys Cheers George |
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