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Looking for a Nice Simple Good Sounding Preamp...

I`m looking for a preamp with two RCA inputs, one for a Phono Stage and one for a CD player that has two outputs to drive the amps and that`s it.
I like the idea of something like the Lightspeed but I`m not sure it will work for me.

To help, here`s what I`m working with:
I have Revel F52 (87.5db) speakers powered by a 90/100 watt Rogue ST90 (KT120`s) tube amp.
I`m using a Dayton SA1000 amp to power a Revel Ultima Sub-15 subwoofer.
Currently I'm using a PS Audio GCPH phono stage straight into the Rogue and I`m liking it alot but I want to try other Phono Stages and most do not allow straight to amp hookup.
Also, I just bought a CD recorder to copy vinyl with that`s why I need two inputs.

If the Lightspeed won`t work, what will thats along the same lines...Nice Simple and Good Sounding ??

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rlwainwright
1,901 posts
 
The Emotiva XSP-1 preamp gets rave reviews, has 30 day in-home trial, and 5 year warranty. $899....

-RW-
scm OP
107 posts
 
Thanks RW but that has alot going on there.
I don`t want to be paying for features that I`ll never use.
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yogiboy
2,678 posts
 
The Rogue Audio Perseus has what you are looking for,except it has four inputs,I don't think you have much choice finding a preamp with a phono and one high level input.Manley makes the Stingray with that option but it goes for $8000.You can use a simple Y adapter on the output of any preamp to run a sub !
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Try this toy: http://www.violectric.de/Pages/en/products/ppav600.php
scm OP
107 posts
 
Thanks Yogiboy but I`m not looking for a full function preamp like the Perseus, in fact I`m watching diligently for a nice used Rogue Ares phono stage to pop up.

Marakanetz, I don`t think that would work as it doesn`t appear to have inputs for a CD player.

Steve
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