parasound 200 pre or zpre3 or what other pre for 2 channel

@gentlejax

I see the open box on safe and sound!!

That’s a great deal. I checked before I bought mine, and they are a qualified retailer for Parasound. Great little unit.

I looked at the Freya as well, but only the higher end model. The Parasound Zpre3 had everything I needed. I am not disappointed. Most will tell you it punches above its weight.

I had a Freya +, I had to send it back.. BUT they have the BEST return policy I’ve ever seen. The unit was a great little unit. It got REALLY hot, to the point of shutting off the valve section, cooled down. and worked again. The volume pot would stick when it got HOT.. I LOVED everything about the Freya, customer service was what I was so impressed with, outstanding.. I had it setting on blocks trying to get it cooler.. Tried everything after the initial "Getting Hot", but the volume would always stick after 20-30 min.. I think it was a fluke..Maybe a bad valve, just didn’t have spares to swap...

Still Zpre3 happy... Great little unit for the second time...

Regards

I just auditioned the Parasound Classic 200 Preamp. The good news is it has fantastic features. Treble, bass, subs adjustable from your listening position along with the usual volume and balance. You an see the bars from eight feet away easily. Dual sub outs. 
Great remote.
I used it combination with the 275 amp and while the sound was good, not for me. 

well thats discouraging.  what was it you didnt like about the classic 200?