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Looking for the good sounding Pre Amplifier

HI to everyone,
Asking for the advice. This is the third time that I am asking for the advice under different title.
As soon as people read "need quality pre amp for the NAD C275" they just simple ignore title
since the NAD is not "audiophile" amplifier. To me the NAD C275 sound great (maybe it's just me)
but I like the sound. Great dynamics, details, excellent details (CD connected directly to the Amp., but I can't control the volume). Tried with the NAD C165 and Parasound P5 but the sound was congested, no details and one dimensional sound.
Now I am looking for the tube or SS pre amplifier with the great details and clarity.
I was suggested Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE but I need the pre amp. with the REC Out.
I can use either 10 k Ohms fixed input or 100 k Ohms variable input.
I will be using Cardas Clear Light Interconnects.
My budget is $3000.00.
Thank you in advance.

topten
topten OP
74 posts
 
Unfortunately a passive Pre amp. didn't work. Lost dynamics.
I have opportunity to get Rogue Perseus (not Magnum version) for the good
price. Nice dynamics but the high are kind of rolled off. Would upgrade to
Magnum version cure the problem. In your opinion what other tubes would
extend the highs.
sardonyxx
64 posts
 
CAT SL-1 or newer, Reference is lacking in bass in my opinion. Symphonic Line " good luck finding one used". Simaudio is great Solid state... just sounds right. 

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georgehifi
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topten

To me the NAD C275 sound great (maybe it’s just me)
but I like the sound. Great dynamics, details, excellent details (CD connected directly to the Amp., but I can’t control the volume).

Then get one of these for just $49 and you’ll keep that sound you like so much. Any active preamp will change that sound to maybe something you don’t like.

The Nad C275 has an input impedance of 100kohms so the Shitt Sys passive at worst 5kohms output impedance will NOT be compromised in any way, it will be the closest to what you heard direct, period.

The passive you used was most probably an impedance mismatch if you lost dynamics with it.

http://schiit.com/products/sys

Cheers George

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