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need pre amp suggestion

I am just entering the world of hi fi. I recently acquired a Mcintosh mc300 and will be driving a set of Gallo reference 3.1 (I am so anxious for their arrival) But now I need some ideas for a pre amp, because right now I am using an older H/K receiver as the pre. I was looking at a Mcintosh mc 28 that is for sale locally. Any suggestions would be great and if they are for sale on the board even better. I would like to stay at less than 1000. Thanks.
gsxr750ccs
tsciame
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Try a nice tube preamp on top... the C28 is just OK, and you can do much better for your money. I've used the Audible Illusions Mod3 and mod3a, as well a a CJ premier 3 and premier 14 all of which sounded great with Mac's...

Do you need/want a phonostage?

You also may want to look into Mapletree Audio. Very afordable and a big bang for your buck. (I'm breaking in the Mapletree ultra 4SE with a MC402... very nice.)

good luck and enjoy.
gsxr750ccs OP
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The mapletree stuff looks really interesting, especially at the price points. It looks very well built, does that hold true in reality?
samhar
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Audio Research LS-15 great product for the money.
rockadanny
1,224 posts
 
The mapletree stuff looks really interesting, especially at the price points. It looks very well built, does that hold true in reality?
YES!! Give Dr. Peppard (great fellow) a call to discuss your equipment and needs. He will optimally customize each input gain for you (who else does THAT?).
I've had mine for >2 years and no issues at all. Still love it! No desire to replace it at all (and it's the least expensive piece in my whole system).
gsxr750ccs OP
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This will sound stupid but what does a customized input gain do for the sound? Secondly, how do I know what to tell him.
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