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phono preamp with volume?
i really only listen to my turntable, and i feel like i'm paying for a full-feature linestage that i don't need. does anyone know of a quality phono-preamp with a volume control to go direct into the power amp. i'd prefer tubes. does such a product exist? any good or bad experiences with a setup like i described? thanks...
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Quad QC 24P (tubes, retail appr. EUR 1,5k) had this myself and have been very satisfied with it, apart from one tube that went bad very early but that was fortunately replaced without much ado. http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/model.php?sector_id=3&range_id=7&model_id=30 Another overachiever in the same price range but solid state, however, make sure to audition this when you have the opportunity: Cleardaudio Balance+ (mind the "+", should you look at used offers); interesting and worthwhile is the possibility to upgrade to battery power with the ACCU+ unit (EUR 0,5k) http://www.clearaudio.de/eng/pv_balance.html Unfortunately, you didn't specify your budget, what price bracket are you thinking of? |
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