Suggestions for compact stereo pre-amp...

geowak · « **Reply #20 on:** 14 Apr 2011, 07:08 am »

Benchmark Media has been making pro quality stuff for awhile. The best part is that you can get a very good preamp, DAC, headphone amp and even HDR or remote in a very compact unit.

http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/

I think the DAC1 USB has been one of my favorite pieces for a few years now. Sound is accurate, clear, quiet. Headphone amp is awesome.

My two cents...

Noseyears · « **Reply #21 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 02:44 am »

If size is important for you...go with KingRex.

Phil A · « **Reply #22 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 03:14 am »

here's one - http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/model.php?sector_id=2&range_id=3&model_id=9

charmerci · « **Reply #23 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 05:52 pm »

Quote from: Phil A on 20 Apr 2011, 03:14 am

here's one - http://www.quad-hifi.co.uk/model.php?sector_id=2&range_id=3&model_id=9

But it ain't "cheap."

mcgsxr · « **Reply #24 on:** 20 Apr 2011, 09:10 pm »

I just picked up a Grant Fidelity DAC 09, and it can act as a preamp, and is smaller than normal.

Has digital (optical, coax), usb, and analog inputs.

No remote though.

Under $250.