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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?
gentlejax
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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.
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georgehifi
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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
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bkeske
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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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georgehifi
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gentlejax

There's a "B" stock Freya for $649  https://www.schiit.com/b-stocks

Cheers George
gentlejax OP
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I see the open box on safe and sound!!

if I were to get the Freya it would have to be the 2nd version the +
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