Odyssey Stratos : what preamp ?

Ure right, the description was bit lazy.

Im looking for a solid state that accepts XLR inputs, has remote control.

I would like transparent and precise sound, i am not too keen on the "tube warmth" everyone raves about on this site.

Cheers
Xav

Oh, why didn't you say you needed a Simaudio preamp? These have balanced in/out. There are several P-3's on audiogon for a little over $1,000. The P-5 is better but is more money. I've heard the P-3 with Symphonic Line amplifiers which are the same family as Stratos and it sounded very good. I heard this at Tone Studio in Indianapolis. Mark at 317-297-1044 could tell you more. He is good friends with Klaus who makes Odyssey and distributes them from Indianapolis.

FYI - The Stratos XLR input is not truly balanced. It is just physically jumpered to the RCA inputs.

If you need the noise rejection of balanced cables that's ok, otherwise don't spend extra money for balanced cables.

actually i just need the XLR inputs on the preamp for my CDplayer.