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upgrade dilemna

I have been using a Harmon Kardon AVR7200 as a pre for a Mcintosh MC352, I use a Behringer DEQ2496 for room correction and DA conversion, Tyler accoustic PD80s as fronts. I also have a HK DVD25 which I use as a transport for cds. I am only interested in a two channel setup.

I realize my weakest links are the DVD and using the HK as a pre. The system sounds fairly good but I feel I could use a little more detail. What would you recommend... a dedicated CDP for music or a different pre? Also which makes and models would you look into?

Thanks for your time.
nuguy
elevick
2,638 posts
 
What's your budget on a pre? Do you want vintage or new? Do you need a built in tuner? Do you want tubes or solid state? Do you want remote? Phono stage built in? I think you need a pre before a cd. My choices (remember I don't know what you need) are classe or B&K. Both have amazing clarity and quality. You can get a really nice pre for $250 to $500 with built in phono if you need. The other thing you may consider is a Mac pre or pre/tuner???
nuguy OP
195 posts
 
Sorry for being so brief in my thread. A tuner would be nice. I have heard great things about tubes but I don't know much about them (reliability, maintenance etc...) From what I understand, I believe I would be happier with tubes, even though it would be a bit of a learning curve for me. I am willing to spend 1K-2K. Phono is not necessary. McIntosh would be a good choice but I'm not sure I'd get anything decent given my budget. If I had to wait a month or two I could probably raise my budget to 3K for the right piece of equipment.

Thanks
mlauner
250 posts
 
source first then a new preamp.
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