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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 ??

scm
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georgehifi
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Scm hi, I manufacture the Lightspeed Attenuator, looking at your PS Audio phono stage there is no problem feeding into the Lightspeed,being solid state with gain switchability.
Also your Rogue Audio poweramp is high input impedance this is also a great match for the Lightspeed Attenuator.

Cheers George
scm OP
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I thank you Gents again for all the suggestions. I now have another different phono stage while I`m waiting for a used Rogue Ares to pop up. It`s the Jasmine..sounds pretty good to me.
Anyway..like anyone else I want the cleanest signal and George, the Lightspeed looks tempting. Any new versions on the drawing board with multiple in/outs by chance ?
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georgehifi
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Hi Scm, I've lost the countless times I have been asked this question. The Lightspeed Attenuator is all about no contacts in the signal path. And input switching goes against this in a big way.
I did once make one that I believe is the closest to no contacts in the siganl path using Mercury Wetted relays for the input switching, but as you can imagine these are not good for the environment or ROHS certified and will soon be outlawed.
As for new versions none as yet but I'm working on it, but a Mk III Lightspeed Attenuator when/if it comes out will be retro fitable to all MkII, there are no MkI left (except for clones) these were all converted to MkII years ago.

Cheers George
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jafant
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I would seek out a Rogue pre-amp.
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