Can Anyone Identify The Make of this Preamp


Around the late 90’s/ potentially early 00’s, I owned a corker of a preamp that I ended up trading in, fool that I was.

I have been trying to recollect the make/name of this Preamp but unfortunately to many G&T’s have dulled my memory. So I am reaching out to the Audiogon community to assist.

Here goes with the description:

It was a champagne gold metal finish valve preamp, standard size, it had an unusual slightly arched/curved top plate with slotted cut outs.

I can’t remember if it had a Phonostage as at that time I was seeking CD Nirvana.

At the back of my mind Audio was in the name, but maybe not.

Also for some reason, something to do with Mark Levinson, again maybe I am putting 2+2 together and coming up with 5. It was definitely not Red Rose.

I live in the UK which may also assist.

Over to you boys and girls.

 

 

 

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Roxy:

 

That design started out as "Audio Prism".

 

The matching "AP" power amp was the "Debut" model, but I forget what they called the preamp.

 

Never heard the preamp, but the EL34 based power amp and integrated amp were nice.

 

DeKay

@iseland sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.

@roxy54 that's definitely it, but I would have sworn it was not a Red Rose at the time, but heyho.

Anyway it was a fantastic preamp.

 

Sorry,  the wit walked out the door 2 pints ago 🤭

Have a nice weekend 😊