Best preamp under 5k for Krell amp

i recommend a tube preamp, especially w/solid-state amp. if ya listen to cd, it will also make it much less fatigueing. personally, i really like my melos music director preamp (latest version of the ma-333). this can be had for way less than $5k, used.

re: speakers, i'd suggest trying newform research r645's or nhb645's check out the reviews on audioreview, & check out the www. i'm saving for these - i think they will be a steal at the price, even if purchased new. if not, there's a 30-day in-home trial, yure only out return-shipping if they're not for you...

audio8, don't sell the pre yust cuz yer gonna get the h-t rig - run it thru the processor bypass of yer pre. yer 2-channel audio will sound better that way...

hi audiocaptain,

funny, i thought the melos music director was the best preamp, period... ;~)

regards, doug

justin, see my 1st post above - i think melos preamps are *wery* nice. if the ma-333/music-director is too costly (~$2k used), thry the sha-gold/maestro, ~$1k used. even my thiel 3.5's, run from an integrated amp, driven by the tape-out of my melos, sounds better w/the melos driving it.

justin, before committing to the adcom, i'd still give a melos pre a try... the sha-gold/maestro series can be had for about the same price...