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Counterpoint SA3000 Any Good ?

I am looking for a Pre amp with a phono stage in it.
I have read a few good things about this pre but am looking for some feedback from users that either have or have had this pre-amp
I would appreciate any info I could get. I do know that the company is out of business but can still be supported if needed.

Other recommendations on a pre-amp with a phono stage will also be appreciated.
Thanks.
btstrg
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deskducker
6 posts
 
Being an SA3000 owner, I can state that it DOES have a tube regulated power supply. Not sure of rectification. These preamps have a tube quality with good bass.
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Desk,does the black box on the umbilical have a tube in it?Thanks,Bob
mepearson
100 posts
 
Lots of misinformation here. The SA-3000 has a tube rectifier but no tube regulation in the power supply. The SA-3.1 has a S/S power supply. The best preamp out of the entire Counterpoint line-up is the SA-5.1. It smokes the SA-5000.
btstrg OP
185 posts
 
Mepearsonthe "SA-5.1. It smokes the SA-5000"

That's a pretty funny and very opinionated statement. Maybe in your opinion it does but I am sure there are others that will disagree with you.
missioncoonery
1,223 posts
 
I bought one new years ago and had nothing but problems with it..It was replaced with another new unit after failed attempts to fix the first unit under warranty..The replacement would shutdown continuously..Final got my money back..I would never suggest going into that product
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