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best preamp under 500 for cheap, poor student

Hi
here are the latest specs of my dorm system (keeps changing!...I keep getting stuff from my dad's house!)

Source Technics DVD 1 10
Amp1 Electrocompaniet aw100
amp surround: marantz pm17sa
amp center nOrh Le Amp (with EVS goldmund attenuator)

Speakers: JM Labs Mezzo Utopia
Spekers surround: Home made (JM Labs, PHL and Philips) 92dB
Center : KEF Reference

I am doing most of the volume control with the dvd audio player's in-built processor. I have posted about thirty five thousand posts asking what's wrong with this and NO ONE seems to answer that question.

so if that's not the way one controls the volume suggest a sub$500 alternative ss or tube to control my electrocompaniet aw100
subdoofus
jvogt
212 posts
 
Find a old Apt Holman preamp. Superbly made, extremely
versatile, very musical. They can be had used for less
than $300. I currently use Mark Levinson equipment, and
have owned Spectral, Audio Research, Pass, and many others.
The Apt is not far behind.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
Subdoofus- We are all just jealous. No need to apologize for your good fortune.
yipean
42 posts
 
You can get a used Acurus ACT-3 pre/pro without the ABM (bass management) for $500. You can get the upgrade for $200 (would make a nice Chirstmas present from Dad or brother).
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weiserb
477 posts
 
Luxman CL-35MK III all tube with phono
haoleb
82 posts
 
NAD C160 comes with remote and all the bells and whistles for around 500. here is the link ... http://www.yawaonline.com/nadc1refprea.html

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