Greetings from Oregon, USA!
This is my first post here - I was lucky enough to find a good deal on a used FET valve 600R as part of my journey into separates. I have an all vinyl system, and I'm looking for preamp recommendations. Right now, I'm running a VPI Traveler turntable with a Clearaudio Maestro V2 cartridge > Croft RIAA Phono Amp (48db of gain) to Harbeth P3esr speakers. My only concern is having too much overall gain in the system. I tried separates about a year ago, and due to my own ignorance I ended up with way too much gain (McCormack amp and CJ preamp). I want to be sure that I avoid a similar fate this time. I assume that Frank's own Fet Valve preamp will slot in very nicely, but I am open to other suggestions (and guidance on how much gain I should be looking for in a preamp.
Thanks! Scott