Best Pre-amp for $500??

What kind of fidelity can I get for $500? I also need a remote and a couple of digital inputs (so need a good DAC) and a few analog inputs?

Thx

randy-1105-14-2016 5:13am

nutty Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,928 posts 05-18-2016 at 03:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete DacMagic Plus by Cambridge Audio can be used as a preamp. However it does not include any analog inputs. Several digital inputs. XLR and RCA analog outputs. Wolfson DAC Technology. $399.00 music direct. N
bgoeller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 05-19-2016 at 11:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Teac UD-503 can be found used for under $800.
georgehifi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,966 posts 05-20-2016 at 02:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Randy! https://www.audiogon.com/listings/processors-parasound-c2-preamplifier-home-theater-processor-7755-2016-04-27-home-theater-80020-broomfield-co He says he’s open to offers $500 could be good, just use it in HT bypass mode, and you’ve got a HT processor built in if you ever need it. Cheers George
randy-11 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,913 posts 05-20-2016 at 04:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks!
michaelj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 05-21-2016 at 01:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Peachtree NovaPre? Several digital inputs (USB, coax, optical), single analog input, Sabre DAC. Out of production, but go for about $500 used. Remote, too.