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Cheap but decent preamp ???

Hello,
Putting together a second low cost system with older, mid-fi gear. I have an AMC 2100 amp, small monitor speakers, Sansui TU-517 tuner, NAD 5000 cd player, Sony PS-X500 turn table. I need a preamp with phono for < 200 if possible.
Any suggestions? My other system has tubes so I prefer warmer sound if possible.
Thanks,
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timrhu
2,779 posts
 
You did not specify remote control needed so I recommend a Nakamichi C5A. Very simple preamp with excellent phono and superrb build quality. OPen one up and you'll be amazed at the parts/build quality.
kbarkamian
647 posts
 
The older Bryston pre-amps sell for pretty cheap. Bryston's warranty and service after warranty is impeccible. They charge very reasonable prices for repairs if anything goes wrong.

They can also retrofit phono cards on pretty much anything if it doesn't come with one.

They're not exactly tube like, but probably the safest and most reliable bet for very little cash.
slikric3000
638 posts
 
I had a 555, phono section is pretty decent.
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mofimadness
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Forte Model 2
captainchunk
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I've really been enjoying my B&K PT3.
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