The Parasound Zpre has HT pass through.
call Safe and Sound, they sometimes have it as ‘b stock’ for about $330
call Safe and Sound, they sometimes have it as ‘b stock’ for about $330
Adcom gfa 555 or 5400
Hi, new here and new to the stereo hi-fi world. I'm looking to get my first separate amp to run my two front speakers off my Denon 4400 a/v receiver. So did some research and heard good things about Adcom, and their prices seem pretty affordable for a beginner. I have a chance to buy either a 555 or a 5400 both for about $300. My speakers are Monitor Audio silver 8's. The 555 has been with the seller for ten years and he says its running great, while the 5400 is being sold by an audio technician and he claims that he's just serviced it and that its also running great. I'm not looking for booming bass....just a nice warm clear sound from my two front speakers. Can anyone point out the cons/pros between these two older Adcoms, I know that the 555 has more power, but I'm more interested in the musical aspects of either amp. Cheers and thanks!
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The current model Schiit Saga+($399) and Freya+($899) have home theater bypass. It is a free feature all of their preamps have. I recommend the current model preamps because they shut down the tube buffer when it is not being used. Instructions at the bottom of the page: https://www.schiit.com/guides/choosing-amps-preamps You simply select the input, put it in passive mode and turn the volume all the way up. Instant 1:1 home theater bypass with only a relay in the signal path. I realize that the Saga+ is a little out of your price range and the Freya+ is way out of your price range. Part of "saving money" when you are just getting started out is sometimes buying the right product the first time around. Buying something that serves your current needs AND your future needs can save you a lot of time, money and headaches in the long run. Before you buy a preamp do some research and explore the advantages of having XLR inputs and outputs available to you. Balanced is the way to go if you want better sound quality and compatibility with more equipment. |
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