good preamp for under $500

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dlowman

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good preamp for under $500
« on: 20 Oct 2005, 04:09 am »
I am looking for a good preamp for under $500, used is ok.  I just want something that does not add to the music and is transparent.  4 inputs and 1 or 2 outputs would be great.

Any recommendations?

Dan

eric the red

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good preamp for under $500
« Reply #1 on: 20 Oct 2005, 09:53 am »
Spend a little more and make Tyson an offer on his AVA pre that he has for sale in the Trading Post for $699.00. It's a lot better than good... :wink:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=22339.msg198312#198312

nickspicks

good preamp for under $500
« Reply #2 on: 20 Oct 2005, 11:33 am »
the audio experince "syphonies", which is $400 brand new, is unbeatable ...at 3x that price.

its a tube pre.  and really awesome.
if you do a search of the agon discussion forums, you'll find hundreds of posts saying the same thing.

Danny Richie

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good preamp for under $500
« Reply #3 on: 20 Oct 2005, 06:36 pm »
Don't overlook this one. Highly recommended, and on sale!

http://www.tweekgeek.com/product.asp?pf_id=DoddEntyLevelPre

eric the red

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good preamp for under $500
« Reply #4 on: 21 Oct 2005, 03:16 am »

oris98

good preamp for under $500
« Reply #5 on: 21 Oct 2005, 03:19 am »
Get a used IRD Purist preamp.  I have seen it on Agon or AC for about $500.  
Sound is very good for this preamp..  Extremely quite.  It just let you hear anything come from the source.