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Best SS preamp $1000

Looking for advice & opinions to kickstart my search for a new solid state 2-channel pre. Budget is ~$1000 max, new or used.

Must have remote, don't need balanced connections, don't need phono stage.

The rest of my system is: Reference 3A MM de Capo i speakers, Parasound HCA-1000A amp, Logitech Transporter as source, current pre is a Parasound P/LD-1100.

Thanks in advance!
tlhiii
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You might consider a couple of McIntosh Preamps. The C712 and C15. Both have remote controls. Both usually sell for under $1000.00 here on Audiogon..
gfcf424892
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Rotel RC-1082 wow
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roscoeiii
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How about an Adcom 750? Nelson Pass design. Ability to run it as an active or passive pre.
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coffeey
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Its over by some but look at Innersound or Coda
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jedinite24
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Hi Tlhiii

I currently enjoying a Kavent S-33 preamp. It does have 1 set of Balanced inputs to go along with 5 regular inputs. I also has 2 pair of outputs and a set of balanced outputs too. It is very similar to the Vincent SA-93 preamp. The remote is solid as well and can reduce the gain by -10dbs.

Another preamp if you can find it is a McCormack TLC-1 with remote volume control. Very rare but it does sound good too.

Good luck with your search.
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