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Cheap but decent preamp ???

Hello,
Putting together a second low cost system with older, mid-fi gear. I have an AMC 2100 amp, small monitor speakers, Sansui TU-517 tuner, NAD 5000 cd player, Sony PS-X500 turn table. I need a preamp with phono for < 200 if possible.
Any suggestions? My other system has tubes so I prefer warmer sound if possible.
Thanks,
pdspecl
pdspecl OP
197 posts
 
How about the Adcom 555 MkII posted on Agon or the Apt Holman preamp?
Anyone with experience with these?
pdspecl OP
197 posts
 
B&K Pro 10 would be great but doubtful for my budget.
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Hafler DH110 preamp with phono. old (25 years) but a very nice preamp Should be under $200 used.. more like $100. to $150.
magfan
1,583 posts
 
Emotiva makes a pre for not too much $$.

This will be a new one, and it has bass management which is increasingly important in a 2.1 world.

Will is pass muster in an audiophile system?
They DO have a mailorder return policy, which helps with the 'risk'.
timrhu
2,778 posts
 
You did not specify remote control needed so I recommend a Nakamichi C5A. Very simple preamp with excellent phono and superrb build quality. OPen one up and you'll be amazed at the parts/build quality.
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