Budget preamp recommendation...besides Schiit.

What are some other budget friendly preamps besides Schiit, the king of budget electronics? With similar quality of build and sound, both solid state or tube options would be welcome.

Thanks,

Mike

mjcmt09-02-2023 2:01am

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pindac Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,864 posts 09-02-2023 at 06:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nelson Pass Nutube Korg B1. Such a lot on offer for such a little outlay.
mitch2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,061 posts 09-02-2023 at 07:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Khozmo passives or Hattor passive/active, both made with high quality attenuators and parts plus huge selection of options between the two "sister" companies (i.e., same owner/manufacturer - Hattor is to Khozmo what Lincoln is to Ford).
jallan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 317 posts 09-02-2023 at 09:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What’s wrong with Schiit? I have found that the Freya+ is quite responsive to different tubes, thus giving the ability to tailor the sound effectively.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,964 posts 09-02-2023 at 10:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second Quicksilver or Conrad Johnson . CJs are tough to find at a reasonable price though. The preamp is the most important component in your system, choose carefully
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,732 posts 09-02-2023 at 10:57am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Van Alstine! https://avahifi.com/collections/preamplifiers

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