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Looking for a Nice Simple Good Sounding Preamp...

I`m looking for a preamp with two RCA inputs, one for a Phono Stage and one for a CD player that has two outputs to drive the amps and that`s it.
I like the idea of something like the Lightspeed but I`m not sure it will work for me.

To help, here`s what I`m working with:
I have Revel F52 (87.5db) speakers powered by a 90/100 watt Rogue ST90 (KT120`s) tube amp.
I`m using a Dayton SA1000 amp to power a Revel Ultima Sub-15 subwoofer.
Currently I'm using a PS Audio GCPH phono stage straight into the Rogue and I`m liking it alot but I want to try other Phono Stages and most do not allow straight to amp hookup.
Also, I just bought a CD recorder to copy vinyl with that`s why I need two inputs.

If the Lightspeed won`t work, what will thats along the same lines...Nice Simple and Good Sounding ??

scm
pops
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Check out dehavilland ultra verve, several reviews....happy owner disclaimer....
scm OP
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Guys..thanks for pitching in,really, but the 'little light bulb' just turned on !

Seeing that I really only listen to vinyl and always have (aside from a year or so way back in the mid 80`s).

It seems to me that I can use the Lightspeed and simply unplug the phono stage from it and plug in the CD player whenever I want to, no need then for another switch box/preamp in the system.
Does that sound reasonable ?
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tls49
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Two RCA inputs, two outputs, and that's it. I don't have any experience with their products, however, here it is.

http://www.ciaudio.com/products/VPC3

If you google "passive preamp" some similar units can be found.
clio09
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Scm I think that sounds reasonable. It is what I do. Just unplug the phono section and then plug in digital for those rare times I listen to it.
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willland
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I agree with the NAD C165Bee but also the B&K PT-3 MkII. The B&K can be found for as little as $125.00 to $250.00 and to me, either is a bargain.

Also another good budget choice is the Parasound 2100.

Bill
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