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Looking for Amp/preamp suggestions

Hi all. Its been quite a while since my last post. I'd been working on my system when I got married and had a few kids(i know i'm not alone lol). So now i'm back in the hunt, not as much money to spend, but still back in.

Currently I'm using a Pioneer Elite VSX 09TX to drive my Paradigm Studio 100's. I'm looking for a decent upgrade to my reciever. Originally I was eyeing a pair of Parasound mono's...but as you can guess my budget is blown up. Soooo I'd like suggestions on a decent sub $400 replacement. I'm not set on mono's or tubes or anything. I'd like suggestions on a set up that would make good use of my Parasound's.

Additionally I'll be playing cd's on my modded Sony DVP-S7700 and albums on my Pioneer PL-630 DD TT. Eventually I'll be including an ipod set up as well.
Thanks in advance, Bob
nerd65
nerd65 OP
9 posts
 
Any suggestions on upgrade for 400 range? New or used doesn't matter. I play %90 music. There has to be a decent set up that will drive these speakers and be respectable.
bdgregory
1,710 posts
 
are you trying to stay under $400 for both amp and preamp? Do you want a remote controllable preamp?
steveaudio
331 posts
 
If you put your speakers, Paradigm Studio 100's, in your post title you'd get more people who could give you specific advice.

Have you considered adding integrateds to your search? One approach could be waiting until you could spend $1000-ish used, & get a used Classe' or Plinius integrated; I wonder if you can really upgrade that much w/$400?
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