Looking for a low priced preamp (used)


To match with my DNA 1 amp. I've heard schitt is good and reasonably priced...but will it pair well with my amp and my Martin Logan CLS 2Z's?

TIA

fred26

I'm using the Robert Grodinsky Research RGR-4 as my main preamp. List price $650. I bought mine used on eBay for $200. Sonically competitive with any of today's expensive - and overpriced! - preamps. Mr. Grodinsky was a talented engineer whose main business was the company RG Dynamics for the pro audio market. His first preamp was the RG Dimension 3. That evolved into the RGR-4. I have many preamps - both tube and transistor - in my collection. Yet I choose to use this one! 

Same brand TLC1 preamp cheap and straight to the business I found recently one on my local CL used and was thinking about getting it for just $450

@fred26 Wrote:

To match with my DNA 1 amp. I've heard schitt is good and reasonably priced...but will it pair well with my amp and my Martin Logan CLS 2Z's?

My advice, buy the Schiit Freya+, try it in your system as it's the only way you will know if it's good, and if you don't like it return it. See Schiit policy below: 😎

Mike

5-Year Warranty and Easy Return Policy

Freya+ is covered by a 5-year limited warranty that covers parts and labor. One exception: the tubes. Those we cover for 3 months. And if you don’t like your Freya, you can send it back for a refund, minus 5% restocking fee, within 15 days of receiving it.

 

 

Audio by Van Alstine preamps are reasonably priced.

Aric Audio makes several tube preamps at several price points. All reasonable.