Recommended Pre-Amps under 1k?

Good day everyone! I am looking at Pre-Amps under 1k. I know it’s a very tight budget….

So far the Schiit Freya S and Freya + are well regarded. I am open to any suggestions. It does not need to have a DAC or phono input just FYI.

thanks guys

f1fletch01-15-2022 5:07am

sbank Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,378 posts 01-15-2022 at 02:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 1) Post your system on the system section 2) Are you open to used or new only? open to both tubes and ss? 3) What are your sonic priorities? Cheers, Spencer
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,497 posts 01-15-2022 at 03:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stereophile had a nice review of the Topping Preamp. The PRE90 @$599.
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 01-15-2022 at 03:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used CJ or ARC.
unsound Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,329 posts 01-15-2022 at 03:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Topping Pre90?
f1fletch OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 01-15-2022 at 04:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the response guys. I am currently using two IOTAVX PA3’s in mono block for amplification and the SA3 as my preamp. I have Klipsch RP-8000m speakers and a MoFi studio deck with an ifi zen phono amp. I feel like the SA3 preamp and DAC section is the weakest link right now. I was planning on getting a topping DAC first and then upgrading the preamp. I like the topping pre90 but was hoping for something more full size chassis wise.