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Preamp pairing with B&K ST-140

Hello all:
I'm ending my mid-fi ways and entering the hi-fi entry level realm. I was recently blessed with a B&K ST-140 and I'm using it with a Newcastle R-925's pre-amp out. Sounds good, but I'm told if I upgrade the preamp I'll give the Newcastle away. I split time between a pair of Paradigm Studio 40's and Klipsch Forte's. The ST-140 will hang for a lil' while but I foresee replacing it in about a year???
Any input appreciated,
tabascokid
aedv8sc
23 posts
 
Now might be a good time to experiment with a tube preamp.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
B&K Pro 5 or Pro 10 and you are guaranteed good sound. Anything else and you are taking a chance.
unsound
7,329 posts
 
Before considering a tube pre, consider the relatively low input impedance and soft lower end of the B&K ST 140.
tbromgard
814 posts
 
I owned and enjoyed the ST 140 for a while. I thought it was very musical and had surprising bass slam. I used a pre amp section of a NAD integrated and a McCormack ADL until I upgraded to a McCormack amp. Experimanting with a tube pre amp would be cool-maybe a used CJ PV-5 or ARC SP-6. They would give you a phono option too.
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upstateaudio
249 posts
 
I 2nd Rrog's suggestion. I had a B&K Pro10MC Sonata paired with an ST140 for over 8 years before I started continually cycling equipment in and out of my system.
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