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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
tonyangel
309 posts
 
The Luminous Audio Axiom appears to be a nice little piece of gear.
jperry
2,435 posts
 
Try an Art Audio Alana. You can get it with three inputs. You could have one input converted to a built in phono preamp.
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srosenberg
209 posts
 
another very simple device is the placette RVC or preamp if you need more ins and outs. i'm using the RVC - i had it factory equipped with two inputs - and it is VERY good sounding (replaced far more expensive preamps from the likes of pass labs and aesthetix).
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
Scm hi, I manufacture the Lightspeed Attenuator, looking at your PS Audio phono stage there is no problem feeding into the Lightspeed,being solid state with gain switchability.
Also your Rogue Audio poweramp is high input impedance this is also a great match for the Lightspeed Attenuator.

Cheers George
scm OP
302 posts
 
I thank you Gents again for all the suggestions. I now have another different phono stage while I`m waiting for a used Rogue Ares to pop up. It`s the Jasmine..sounds pretty good to me.
Anyway..like anyone else I want the cleanest signal and George, the Lightspeed looks tempting. Any new versions on the drawing board with multiple in/outs by chance ?
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