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

f1fletch OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7 posts 01-27-2022 at 05:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just wanted to report back guys, the audiolab 6000A Play is being used as my pre-amp/dac/streamer and WOW just so impressed with the improvement. This will take me well down the road. The 6000cdt pairs well and sounds incredible. The two PA3’s used as baby mono blocks sound like they took a tier upscale. Sounds Amazing, so happy!
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,793 posts 01-27-2022 at 12:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I picked up a Sonic Frontiers SFL -1 for $500 six months ago. Great sounding preamp , Parts Connexion still services and upgrades them. I have it in my system right now, my main preamp is being serviced ... it is one of the best values in used preamps out there, even though its older its built like a tank and I think I actually like it better than my cj Classic . I have to decide which spare pre I'm going to keep , pretty sure I'm selling the cj and keeping the SFL....
rocray Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,448 posts 01-27-2022 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely no affiliation. This is a fantastic preamp for well under your budget. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649819351-aric-audio-unlimited-preamp/