+1 on the Zpre! :)
parasound 200 pre or zpre3 or what other pre for 2 channel
I need sub out . I was considering the PT-100 but deep down not the biggest fan of emo sound. I think parasound makes better stuff.
I need sub pre and I do like bass/treble controls sometimes. I like that those functions can be controlled on the remote for some of the parasound stuff..good feature...
I want to spend in the $750 and under range which the parasounds can be had at. thoughts?
I need sub pre and I do like bass/treble controls sometimes. I like that those functions can be controlled on the remote for some of the parasound stuff..good feature...
I want to spend in the $750 and under range which the parasounds can be had at. thoughts?
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Some newer Parasound preamps appear to be using switching power supplies. From pictures, it looks like Zpre is still a linear power supply. The P5/P6 are larger cases, but with a big amount of open space inside and what looks like a switching power supply. The only thing you get here is a built-in DAC and more bells/whistles. I would assume the same approach goes for the 200. |
For $750< Just get a Schiit Freya, or used Freya+, 3 preamps in one, SS, Tube and Passive, with remote, with probably the best analogue volume control you can get.https://www.schiit.com/products/freya-1 Cheers George |
I bought a ZPre3 and am extremely happy with it. I didn’t need the built-in DAC or phono stage offered in the 200, so it was an easy decision, and I really do believe, internally, that is the only difference. Can’t beat it for the money. I bought mine as an open-box through Safe and Sound, so it was even less expensive and fully warranted. |
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