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Integrated to use as preamp for now?

OK my pre is going into the shop and will take awhile to be fixed. I am looking for a suggestion for an integrated that can be used as a preamp just for the 2 months or so then be converted for use in an office system later. I figure I need 50 watts for the system later but it also needs a decent pre with an out for use inline to my amp. SS or tube doesnt really matter. Like to keep it under $600.
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timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Take the Audio Refinement mentioned above off the list as it does not have pre outs. Nice integrated amp but won't work for your needs.
bundy
127 posts
 
Cambridge Audio has a few great pieces that would fit the bill.
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sfar
1,758 posts
 
I'd second the recommendation of the Peachtree Decco. I'm using one as a preamp and DAC with a tube power amp in the winter and as a stand-alone integrated in the couple of summer months when the class A tube amp puts out too much heat in an un-airconditioned house.

The versatility of the multiple inputs for the DAC, including USB, make it a good candidate for a later office system, as well.
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